Enrollment
328
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Corydon, IA
Wayne Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Wayne Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193056001754
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wayne Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 328
- students enrolled
Wayne Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Wayne Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193056001754 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wayne Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wayne Elementary School
Wayne Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Corydon, Iowa, enrolling 328 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 328 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 374 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Corydon's public schools, it stands alongside Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School (255 students): Wayne Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 12.1:1).
Its district, Wayne Comm School District, also runs Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School (255 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 Wayne Elementary School compares
Wayne 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,912
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
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 93.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Wayne 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 Wayne Comm School District, which includes Wayne Elementary School.
$11,912
Per student
-7%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.5%
State 45.9%
Federal 14.5%
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 Wayne Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wayne Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in Corydon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~328 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wayne Elementary School
How many students attend Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in Corydon, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wayne Elementary School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Wayne Elementary School?
43.7% of students at Wayne Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wayne Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Wayne Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Corydon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wayne Elementary School?
Wayne Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
Is Wayne Elementary School a good school?
Wayne Elementary School earns 57/100 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 Wayne Comm School District?
Besides Wayne Elementary School, Wayne Comm School District also operates Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School (255 students). See the Wayne Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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