- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tiffin, IA
Tiffin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Tiffin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190759002229
👥 S:T ratio 74
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tiffin Elementary earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Tiffin · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 26.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tiffin Elementary has class sizes smaller than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tiffin Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tiffin, IA.
School address
District: Clear Creek Amana Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190759002229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Tiffin Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 190759002229 · Tiffin, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 6.4:1 · 26.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Creek Amana High School (800 students)
Tiffin Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.6 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Tiffin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Creek Am
Clear Creek Amana High School
800 students
- Clear Creek Am
Clear Creek Amana Middle School
702 students
- Oak Hill Eleme
Oak Hill Elementary
442 students
- North Bend Ele
North Bend Elementary
326 students
- Clear Creek El 278
Clear Creek Elementary School
278 students
- This school 191
Tiffin Elementary
191 students
What this shows Tiffin Elementary reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tiffin Elementary compares
Tiffin Elementary 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 | 6.4:1 | ▼ 57% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.8% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6.4:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.8%
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
6.4:1
students per teacher
- 57% below state mean
Top 1% in Iowa - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.7%
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
$12,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.0%
African American 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 6.8%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.1, Tiffin Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Creek Amana Comm School District reports $12,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tiffin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Amana High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Amana Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Hill Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Bend Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tiffin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 278
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tiffin Elementary
How many students attend Tiffin Elementary?
Tiffin Elementary has 191 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tiffin, IA. CCD year-over-year: 400 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiffin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiffin Elementary is 6.4:1, which is 57% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 59% 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 Tiffin Elementary?
26.8% of students at Tiffin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tiffin Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Tiffin Elementary is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Tiffin, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tiffin Elementary?
Tiffin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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).
How does Tiffin Elementary rank among public schools in Tiffin?
By Resource Investment Index, Tiffin Elementary ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Tiffin, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Clear Creek Amana Comm School District?
Besides Tiffin Elementary, Clear Creek Amana Comm School District also operates Clear Creek Amana High School (800 students), Clear Creek Amana Middle School (702 students), and Oak Hill Elementary (442 students). See the Clear Creek Amana Comm School District district page for the complete list.