- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tipton, IA
Tipton Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192787001621
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tipton, IA.
School address
District: Tipton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192787001621 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Tipton Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 192787001621 · Tipton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 11.4:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton High School (302 students)
Tipton Elementary School shrank from 339 students in 2022-23 to 315 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.6 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Tipton Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tipton High Sc
Tipton High School
302 students
- This school
Tipton Elementary School
284 students
- Tipton Middle
Tipton Middle School
256 students
What this shows Tipton Elementary School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton Elementary School compares
Tipton 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Iowa - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,086
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 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Tipton Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Tipton Comm School District reports $12,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tipton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Elementary School
How many students attend Tipton Elementary School?
Tipton Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tipton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 339 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Tipton Elementary School?
33.0% of students at Tipton Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Elementary School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Tipton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Elementary School?
Tipton Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Tipton Elementary School rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Tipton, 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 Tipton Comm School District?
Besides Tipton Elementary School, Tipton Comm School District also operates Tipton High School (302 students) and Tipton Middle School (256 students). See the Tipton Comm School District district page for the complete list.