- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Wayne Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 193056001754 · Corydon, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 13.1:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Wayne Community Jr-Sr High School (255 students)
Wayne Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.8 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Wayne Elementary School compares
Wayne 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,872
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
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.
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
District finance for Wayne Comm School District reports $12,872 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Similar other schools in Corydon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~328 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.