Enrollment
198
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turkey Valley Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turkey Valley Elementary School
Turkey Valley Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson Junction, Iowa, enrolling 198 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 337 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Jackson Junction's public schools, it stands alongside Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School (185 students): Turkey Valley Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.2:1 vs 18.5:1).
Its district, Turkey Valley Comm School District, also runs Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School (185 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Turkey Valley Elementary School compares
Turkey Valley Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,338
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turkey Valley Comm School District, which includes Turkey Valley Elementary School.
$14,338
Per student
+12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Jackson Junction
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Turkey Valley Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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