Enrollment
317
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Crawfordsville, IA
Waco Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waco Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192949001683
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waco Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 317
- students enrolled
Waco Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Waco Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192949001683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waco Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waco Elementary School
Waco Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Crawfordsville, Iowa, enrolling 317 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 317 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 347 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #88.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 317 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district, Waco Comm School District, also runs Waco High School (241 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 Waco Elementary School compares
Waco 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
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
$12,951
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Waco 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 Waco Comm School District, which includes Waco Elementary School.
$12,951
Per student
+1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 45.4%
Federal 14.4%
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 Waco Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waco Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~317 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Waco Elementary School
How many students attend Waco Elementary School?
Waco Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is a public school in Crawfordsville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waco Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waco Elementary School is 15.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waco Elementary School?
45.2% of students at Waco Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waco Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waco Elementary School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Crawfordsville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waco Elementary School?
Waco Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Waco Elementary School a good school?
Waco Elementary School earns 53/100 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 Waco Comm School District?
Besides Waco Elementary School, Waco Comm School District also operates Waco High School (241 students). See the Waco Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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