- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waukee, IA
Waukee Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Waukee Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193051001742
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukee Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Waukee · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waukee Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Waukee, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051001742 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Waukee Elementary School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 193051001742 · Waukee, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
706 enr · 16:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Waukee Elementary School held near 713 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Waukee Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- This school
Waukee Elementary School
706 students
What this shows Waukee Elementary School reports 706 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waukee Elementary School compares
Waukee 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 706 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
706
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$11,927
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 372 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 8.1%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.6, Waukee Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waukee Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waukee Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Waukee
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~706 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waukee Elementary School
How many students attend Waukee Elementary School?
Waukee Elementary School has 706 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 713 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukee Elementary School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waukee Elementary School?
15.5% of students at Waukee Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukee Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Waukee Elementary School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukee Elementary School?
Waukee Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Waukee Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukee Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Waukee, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Waukee Elementary School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.