- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elgin, IA
Valley Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190000602253
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valley Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 23.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 169
- students enrolled
Valley Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Fayette Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190000602253 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Valley Elementary School held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 190000602253 · Elgin, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 16.9:1 · 23.1% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: North Fayette Valley High School (323 students)
Valley Elementary School held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.9 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Valley Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Fayette
North Fayette Valley High School
323 students
- North Fayette
North Fayette Valley Middle School
312 students
- West Union El
West Union Elementary School
228 students
- This school
Valley Elementary School
169 students
- Fayette Elemen 105
Fayette Elementary
105 students
What this shows Valley Elementary School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valley Elementary School compares
Valley 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.1% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
16.9:1
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
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,289
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 169 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 1.8%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Valley Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Fayette Valley Comm School District reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Valley Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fayette Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Fayette Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Union Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayette Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valley Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has 169 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elgin, IA. CCD year-over-year: 182 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 14% 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 Valley Elementary School?
23.1% of students at Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valley Elementary School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Elgin, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valley Elementary School?
Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 North Fayette Valley Comm School District?
Besides Valley Elementary School, North Fayette Valley Comm School District also operates North Fayette Valley High School (323 students), North Fayette Valley Middle School (312 students), and West Union Elementary School (228 students). See the North Fayette Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.