Enrollment
191
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
6.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-57% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tiffin Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tiffin Elementary
Tiffin Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Tiffin, Iowa, enrolling 191 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 6.4:1, Tiffin Elementary is leaner than roughly 99% of Iowa schools and 57% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 305 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #162.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 63/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clear Creek Amana Comm School District also operates Clear Creek Amana High School (800 students) and Clear Creek Amana Middle School (702 students) alongside Tiffin Elementary.
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 Tiffin Elementary compares
Tiffin Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,481
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clear Creek Amana Comm School District, which includes Tiffin Elementary.
$12,481
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 40.3%
Federal 8.1%
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 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
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~191 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Tiffin on the city page.
Is Tiffin Elementary a good school?
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. 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 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.
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