- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Storm Lake, IA
Storm Lake Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Storm Lake Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192739002107
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Storm Lake Elementary earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Storm Lake · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 67.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Storm Lake Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Storm Lake Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Storm Lake, IA.
School address
District: Storm Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192739002107 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Storm Lake Elementary held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 58.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 192739002107 · Storm Lake, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 15.8:1 · 67.1% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Storm Lake High School (851 students)
Storm Lake Elementary held near 807 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.7 → 58.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Storm Lake Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Storm Lake Hig
Storm Lake High School
851 students
- This school
Storm Lake Elementary
822 students
- Storm Lake Mid
Storm Lake Middle School
651 students
- Storm Lake Ear
Storm Lake Early Elementary School
437 students
- East Early Chi 122
East Early Childhood Ctr
122 students
- St Lake/Ia Cnt 50
St Lake/Ia Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College Hs
50 students
What this shows Storm Lake Elementary reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Storm Lake Elementary compares
Storm Lake Elementary 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.1% | ▲ 84% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,044
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.9 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
Asian 13.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 13.4%
White 10.5%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Storm Lake Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Storm Lake Comm School District reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Storm Lake Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Storm Lake Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Lake/Ia Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Storm Lake Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 651
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 3/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Storm Lake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~822 students)
Frequently asked questions about Storm Lake Elementary
How many students attend Storm Lake Elementary?
Storm Lake Elementary has 822 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Storm Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 814 (2022-23) → 807 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake Elementary is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Storm Lake Elementary?
67.1% of students at Storm Lake Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Storm Lake Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Storm Lake Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Storm Lake, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Storm Lake Elementary?
Storm Lake Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Storm Lake Elementary rank among public schools in Storm Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Storm Lake Elementary ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Storm Lake, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Storm Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Storm Lake Comm School District?
Besides Storm Lake Elementary, Storm Lake Comm School District also operates Storm Lake High School (851 students), Storm Lake Middle School (651 students), and Storm Lake Early Elementary School (437 students). See the Storm Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.