- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Altoona, IA
Willowbrook Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Willowbrook Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192682002068
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willowbrook Elementary earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Altoona · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Willowbrook Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willowbrook Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Altoona, IA.
School address
District: Southeast Polk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192682002068 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Willowbrook Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 192682002068 · Altoona, IA Other · MID · TRAD
523 enr · 14.9:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Polk High School (1,722 students)
Willowbrook Elementary held near 546 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 35.0 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Willowbrook Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Polk
Southeast Polk High School
1,722 students
- Spring Creek -
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
1,112 students
- Southeast Polk
Southeast Polk Junior High
1,088 students
- Clay Elementar
Clay Elementary
700 students
- This school 523
Willowbrook Elementary
523 students
- Four Mile Elem 495
Four Mile Elementary
495 students
What this shows Willowbrook Elementary reports 523 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willowbrook Elementary compares
Willowbrook 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▲ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 523 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
523
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,583
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 523 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 9.9%
Asian 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Willowbrook Elementary is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Polk Comm School District reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willowbrook Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Polk High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek - 6th Grade | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Polk Junior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Four Mile Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willowbrook Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Altoona
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 (~523 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willowbrook Elementary
How many students attend Willowbrook Elementary?
Willowbrook Elementary has 523 students enrolled. It is a public school in Altoona, IA. CCD year-over-year: 533 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willowbrook Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Willowbrook Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willowbrook Elementary?
44.3% of students at Willowbrook Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willowbrook Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Willowbrook Elementary is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Altoona, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willowbrook Elementary?
Willowbrook Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Willowbrook Elementary rank among schools in Altoona?
By Resource Investment Index, Willowbrook Elementary ranks #3 of 4 schools in Altoona, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Besides Willowbrook Elementary, Southeast Polk Comm School District also operates Southeast Polk High School (1,722 students), Spring Creek - 6th Grade (1,112 students), and Southeast Polk Junior High (1,088 students). See the Southeast Polk Comm School District district page for the complete list.