Enrollment
112
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 192928001675
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School — Villisca, IA
Federal NCES profile for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 33
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: Villisca 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)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sylvia Enarson Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School reports 112 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 10.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% 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 18% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 59.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 63% above the Iowa average and 14% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 224 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 26.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Villisca Comm School District spends $21,120 per pupil district-wide, above the Iowa average of $17,211 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.6% from local sources (property taxes), 36.9% from the state, and 10.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 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 Sylvia Enarson 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 13% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 63% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 9% | — | — |
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
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 63% 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
13:1
students per teacher
— 13% below state mean
Top 30% in Iowa — lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,120
per pupil, district-wide
— above Iowa avg of $17,211
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 224 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 112 Top 9% in Iowa — larger than 91% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 10.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 59.2% +63% vs state
NCES ID 192928001675
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 224:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 26.8%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Villisca Comm School District, which includes Sylvia Enarson Elementary School.
$21,120
Per student
+23%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.6%
State 36.9%
Federal 10.4%
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
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
How many students attend Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School has 112 students enrolled. It is a other school in Villisca, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is 13:1, which is 13% lower than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 18% 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 Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?
59.2% of students at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is White at 94.6%. The school serves a student body in Villisca, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.