Enrollment
211
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stuart Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stuart Elementary School
Stuart Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stuart, Iowa, enrolling 211 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 211 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 363 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #299, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
15.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Central Valley Comm School District also operates West Central Valley High School (264 students) and West Central Valley Middle School (191 students) alongside Stuart Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stuart Elementary School compares
Stuart Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Central Valley Comm School District, which includes Stuart Elementary School.
$11,733
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 43.3%
Federal 9.2%
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.
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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~211 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Stuart Elementary School a good school?
Stuart Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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