- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stuart, IA
Stuart Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Stuart Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192750001605
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stuart Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 211
- students enrolled
Stuart Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Central Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192750001605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Stuart Elementary School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 192750001605 · Stuart, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
211 enr · 15.1:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Valley High School (264 students)
Stuart Elementary School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Stuart Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central V
West Central Valley High School
264 students
- This school
Stuart Elementary School
211 students
- West Central V
West Central Valley Middle School
191 students
- Dexter Element
Dexter Elementary School
186 students
What this shows Stuart Elementary School reports 211 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stuart Elementary School compares
Stuart 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 211 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
211
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,052
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Stuart Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for West Central Valley Comm School District reports $14,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stuart Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Central Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stuart Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~211 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stuart Elementary School
How many students attend Stuart Elementary School?
Stuart Elementary School has 211 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stuart, IA. CCD year-over-year: 219 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stuart Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stuart Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stuart Elementary School?
29.7% of students at Stuart Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stuart Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Stuart Elementary School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Stuart, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stuart Elementary School?
Stuart Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in West Central Valley Comm School District?
Besides Stuart Elementary School, West Central Valley Comm School District also operates West Central Valley High School (264 students), West Central Valley Middle School (191 students), and Dexter Elementary School (186 students). See the West Central Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.