- Enrollment
- 170
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tripoli, IA
Tripoli Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Tripoli Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192805001637
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tripoli Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 219
- students enrolled
Tripoli Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Tripoli Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192805001637 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Tripoli Elementary School grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 192805001637 · Tripoli, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 16.8:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Tripoli Middle/Sr High School (170 students)
Tripoli Elementary School grew from 204 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 13.5 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Tripoli Elementary School compares
Tripoli Elementary School is a growing 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,578
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Tripoli Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tripoli Comm School District reports $14,578 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tripoli Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tripoli Middle/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tripoli Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Tripoli
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 (~219 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tripoli Elementary School
How many students attend Tripoli Elementary School?
Tripoli Elementary School has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tripoli, IA. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tripoli Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tripoli Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Tripoli Elementary School?
31.9% of students at Tripoli Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tripoli Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Tripoli Elementary School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Tripoli, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tripoli Elementary School?
Tripoli 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).
What other schools are in Tripoli Comm School District?
Besides Tripoli Elementary School, Tripoli Comm School District also operates Tripoli Middle/Sr High School (170 students). See the Tripoli Comm School District district page for the complete list.