- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, IA
Starmont Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Starmont Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192727001591
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starmont Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Starmont Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starmont Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Arlington, IA.
School address
District: Starmont Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192727001591 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Starmont Elementary School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 192727001591 · Arlington, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
244 enr · 11.6:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Starmont High School (174 students)
Starmont Elementary School held near 263 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Starmont Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Starmont Elementary School
244 students
- Starmont High
Starmont High School
174 students
- Starmont Middl
Starmont Middle School
113 students
What this shows Starmont Elementary School reports 244 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starmont Elementary School compares
Starmont Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Iowa - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,615
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Starmont Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Starmont Comm School District reports $13,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Starmont Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starmont High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starmont Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starmont Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 113
- Students per teacher
- 37.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~244 students)
Frequently asked questions about Starmont Elementary School
How many students attend Starmont Elementary School?
Starmont Elementary School has 244 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starmont Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starmont Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starmont Elementary School?
32.6% of students at Starmont Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starmont Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Starmont Elementary School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Arlington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starmont Elementary School?
Starmont Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Starmont Elementary School rank among public schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Starmont Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Arlington, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Starmont Comm School District?
Besides Starmont Elementary School, Starmont Comm School District also operates Starmont High School (174 students) and Starmont Middle School (113 students). See the Starmont Comm School District district page for the complete list.