- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Vinton, IA
Tilford Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tilford Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192931001550
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tilford Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vinton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 39.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Tilford Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tilford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vinton, IA.
School address
District: Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192931001550 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Tilford Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 192931001550 · Vinton, IA Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 13.6:1 · 39.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Vinton-Shellsburg High School (414 students)
Tilford Elementary School held near 558 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.0 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Tilford Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tilford Elementary School
544 students
- Vinton-Shellsb
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
414 students
- Vinton-Shellsb
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
331 students
- Shellsburg Ele
Shellsburg Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Tilford Elementary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tilford Elementary School compares
Tilford 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.1% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Iowa - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
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
$13,599
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Tilford Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District reports $13,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tilford Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vinton-Shellsburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shellsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tilford Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tilford Elementary School
How many students attend Tilford Elementary School?
Tilford Elementary School has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Vinton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 578 (2022-23) → 558 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tilford Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tilford Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 8% 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 Tilford Elementary School?
39.1% of students at Tilford Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tilford Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tilford Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Vinton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tilford Elementary School?
Tilford Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Tilford Elementary School rank among public schools in Vinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tilford Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vinton, 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 Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District?
Besides Tilford Elementary School, Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District also operates Vinton-Shellsburg High School (414 students), Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School (331 students), and Shellsburg Elementary School (269 students). See the Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.