Enrollment
362
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Pleasant, IA
Van Allen Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Van Allen Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191989001177
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Allen Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Van Allen Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Van Allen Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Mount Pleasant, IA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191989001177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Allen Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Allen Elementary School
Van Allen Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, enrolling 362 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 362 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 90% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 300 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #17, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
14.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mount Pleasant Comm School District also operates Mount Pleasant High School (545 students) and Mount Pleasant Middle School (383 students) alongside Van Allen Elementary School.
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 Van Allen Elementary School compares
Van Allen 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▲ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
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
$12,800
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Van Allen Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Pleasant Comm School District, which includes Van Allen Elementary School.
$12,800
Per student
0%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 53.4%
Federal 11.5%
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 Van Allen Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Allen Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~362 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Van Allen Elementary School
How many students attend Van Allen Elementary School?
Van Allen Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Pleasant, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Allen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Allen Elementary School is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Van Allen Elementary School?
48.3% of students at Van Allen Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Allen Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Van Allen Elementary School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Allen Elementary School?
Van Allen Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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).
How does Van Allen Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Van Allen Elementary School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Mount Pleasant, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mount Pleasant on the city page.
Is Van Allen Elementary School a good school?
Van Allen Elementary School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Mount Pleasant Comm School District?
Besides Van Allen Elementary School, Mount Pleasant Comm School District also operates Mount Pleasant High School (545 students), Mount Pleasant Middle School (383 students), and Harlan Elementary School (220 students). See the Mount Pleasant Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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