- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dubuque, IA
Table Mound Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Table Mound Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190948000619
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Table Mound Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #5 of 13
- schools in Dubuque · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Table Mound Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Table Mound Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948000619 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Table Mound Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190948000619 · Dubuque, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 13.7:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,499 students)
Table Mound Elementary School held near 407 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Table Mound Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- George Washing 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- Eisenhower Ele 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- This school 425
Table Mound Elementary School
425 students
What this shows Table Mound Elementary School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Table Mound Elementary School compares
Table Mound 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,808
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Table Mound Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Table Mound Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dubuque Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Table Mound Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Dubuque
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary School
Standard public school
499 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
John Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 8:1 students per teacher
Marshall Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~425 students)
Frequently asked questions about Table Mound Elementary School
How many students attend Table Mound Elementary School?
Table Mound Elementary School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dubuque, IA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Table Mound Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Table Mound Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Table Mound Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Table Mound Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Table Mound Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Table Mound Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Table Mound Elementary School?
Table Mound Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Table Mound Elementary School rank among schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, Table Mound Elementary School ranks #5 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dubuque on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Table Mound Elementary School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students), Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.