Enrollment
706
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waukee Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waukee Elementary School
Waukee Elementary School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Waukee, Iowa, enrolling 706 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Iowa average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 92% of state schools at 706 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 151 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 372 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
11.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Waukee's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grant Ragan Elementary School (666 students): Waukee Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 14.8:1).
Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students) and Waukee High School (1,375 students) alongside Waukee 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 Waukee Elementary School compares
Waukee 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,578
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukee Comm School District, which includes Waukee Elementary School.
$11,578
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~706 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waukee Elementary School a good school?
Waukee Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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