- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson Junction, IA
Turkey Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Turkey Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192811001639
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turkey Valley Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 198
- students enrolled
Turkey Valley Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Turkey Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192811001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Turkey Valley Elementary School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 192811001639 · Jackson Junction, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 13.2:1 · 30.2% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School (185 students)
Turkey Valley Elementary School grew from 192 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (+11.5%). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Turkey Valley Elementary School compares
Turkey Valley 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.2% | ▼ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,397
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 96.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 1.5%
Largest group: White at 96.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.8, Turkey Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turkey Valley Comm School District reports $15,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turkey Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turkey Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Jackson Junction
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 (~198 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turkey Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Turkey Valley Elementary School?
Turkey Valley Elementary School has 198 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson Junction, IA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Valley Elementary School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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 Turkey Valley Elementary School?
30.2% of students at Turkey Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turkey Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Turkey Valley Elementary School is White at 96.5% of enrollment, in Jackson Junction, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turkey Valley Elementary School?
Turkey Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 Turkey Valley Comm School District?
Besides Turkey Valley Elementary School, Turkey Valley Comm School District also operates Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School (185 students). See the Turkey Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.