- Enrollment
- 77
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Thornburg, IA
Tri-County Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tri-County Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192802001636
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tri-County Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 102
- students enrolled
Tri-County Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tri-County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192802001636 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Tri-County Elementary School held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 192802001636 · Thornburg, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 17:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tri-County Jr/Sr High School (77 students)
Tri-County Elementary School held near 106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.7 → 6.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Tri-County Elementary School compares
Tri-County 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$17,351
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Tri-County Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tri-County Comm School District reports $17,351 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tri-County Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tri-County Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Thornburg
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~102 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tri-County Elementary School
How many students attend Tri-County Elementary School?
Tri-County Elementary School has 102 students enrolled. It is a public school in Thornburg, IA. CCD year-over-year: 104 (2022-23) → 106 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tri-County Elementary School is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tri-County Elementary School?
38.5% of students at Tri-County Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tri-County Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tri-County Elementary School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Thornburg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tri-County Elementary School?
Tri-County Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Tri-County Comm School District?
Besides Tri-County Elementary School, Tri-County Comm School District also operates Tri-County Jr/Sr High School (77 students). See the Tri-County Comm School District district page for the complete list.