- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coralville, IA
Wickham Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Wickham Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191470000436
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wickham Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Coralville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wickham Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wickham Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Coralville, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000436 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Wickham Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 191470000436 · Coralville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 14.3:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Wickham Elementary held near 371 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 22.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Wickham Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 315
Wickham Elementary
315 students
What this shows Wickham Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wickham Elementary compares
Wickham Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 69% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$14,290
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Asian 20.0%
African American 10.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Wickham Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wickham Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wickham Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other schools in Coralville
3 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wickham Elementary
How many students attend Wickham Elementary?
Wickham Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coralville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 383 (2022-23) → 371 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wickham Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Wickham Elementary is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 Wickham Elementary?
11.2% of students at Wickham Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wickham Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Wickham Elementary is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Coralville, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wickham Elementary?
Wickham Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Wickham Elementary rank among schools in Coralville?
By Resource Investment Index, Wickham Elementary ranks #1 of 4 schools in Coralville, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Coralville on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Wickham Elementary, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.