- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Villisca, IA
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192928001675
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 59.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 112
- students enrolled
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Villisca Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192928001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 192928001675 · Villisca, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
112 enr · 11.2:1 · 59.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Southwest Valley Middle School (131 students)
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School shrank from 130 students in 2022-23 to 119 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE lost 10.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Sylvia Enarson Elementary School compares
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.2% | ▲ 63% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 112 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
112
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Iowa - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$14,695
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.3, Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Villisca Comm School District reports $14,695 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sylvia Enarson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Valley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sylvia Enarson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~112 students)
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 public school in Villisca, IA. CCD year-over-year: 130 (2022-23) → 119 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sylvia Enarson Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in Villisca, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sylvia Enarson Elementary School?
Sylvia Enarson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Villisca Comm School District?
Besides Sylvia Enarson Elementary School, Villisca Comm School District also operates Southwest Valley Middle School (131 students). See the Villisca Comm School District district page for the complete list.