- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wapello, IA
Wapello Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wapello Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192973001691
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapello Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wapello · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapello Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapello Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wapello, IA.
School address
District: Wapello Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192973001691 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wapello Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 192973001691 · Wapello, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 10.4:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapello Senior High School (187 students)
Wapello Elementary School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 20.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Wapello Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wapello Elementary School
229 students
- Wapello Senior
Wapello Senior High School
187 students
- Wapello Junior
Wapello Junior High School
102 students
What this shows Wapello Elementary School reports 229 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapello Elementary School compares
Wapello 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Iowa - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,323
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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Wapello Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Wapello Comm School District reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wapello Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wapello Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapello Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wapello Elementary School
How many students attend Wapello Elementary School?
Wapello Elementary School has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wapello, IA. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapello Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapello Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 34% 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 Wapello Elementary School?
24.7% of students at Wapello Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapello Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wapello Elementary School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Wapello, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapello Elementary School?
Wapello Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
How does Wapello Elementary School rank among public schools in Wapello?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapello Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wapello, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wapello Comm School District?
Besides Wapello Elementary School, Wapello Comm School District also operates Wapello Senior High School (187 students) and Wapello Junior High School (102 students). See the Wapello Comm School District district page for the complete list.