Enrollment
437
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 192739002307
Storm Lake Early Elementary School — Storm Lake, IA
Federal NCES profile for Storm Lake Early Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 46
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Storm Lake Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Storm Lake Early Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Storm Lake Early Elementary School reports 437 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 14% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 64.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 78% above the Iowa average and 25% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Storm Lake Comm School District spends $15,812 per pupil district-wide, below the Iowa average of $17,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.1% from local sources (property taxes), 57.8% from the state, and 14.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Storm Lake Early Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▲ 78% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 437 | top 73% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 78% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Iowa — lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$15,812
per pupil, district-wide
— below Iowa avg of $17,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 437 Top 73% in Iowa — larger than 27% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 13.6:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 64.9% +78% vs state
NCES ID 192739002307
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 19.2%
White 11.0%
Asian 9.2%
African American 4.8%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.7% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Storm Lake Comm School District, which includes Storm Lake Early Elementary School.
$15,812
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 57.8%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- —
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Frequently asked questions about Storm Lake Early Elementary School
How many students attend Storm Lake Early Elementary School?
Storm Lake Early Elementary School has 437 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Storm lake, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake Early Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake Early Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Storm Lake Early Elementary School?
64.9% of students at Storm Lake Early Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Storm Lake Early Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Storm Lake Early Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.7%. The school serves a diverse student body in Storm lake, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Storm Lake Early Elementary School?
Storm Lake Early Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.