Enrollment
488
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Winterset, IA
Winterset Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Winterset Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193186001856
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winterset Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Winterset · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 26.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Winterset Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winterset Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Winterset, IA.
School address
District: Winterset Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193186001856 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winterset Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winterset Elementary School
Winterset Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Winterset, Iowa, enrolling 488 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 488 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 351 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #337, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 488 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Winterset Comm School District also operates Winterset Senior High School (530 students) and Winterset Middle School (351 students) alongside Winterset 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 Winterset Elementary School compares
Winterset 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.7% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$11,217
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 488 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.8, Winterset Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winterset Comm School District, which includes Winterset Elementary School.
$11,217
Per student
-13%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 49.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Winterset Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterset Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winterset Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winterset Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winterset Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~488 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Winterset Elementary School
How many students attend Winterset Elementary School?
Winterset Elementary School has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Winterset, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterset Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterset Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winterset Elementary School?
26.7% of students at Winterset Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winterset Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Winterset Elementary School is White at 91.0% of enrollment, in Winterset, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winterset Elementary School?
Winterset Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Winterset Elementary School rank among public schools in Winterset?
By Resource Investment Index, Winterset Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Winterset, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Winterset on the city page.
Is Winterset Elementary School a good school?
Winterset Elementary School earns 34/100 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 Winterset Comm School District?
Besides Winterset Elementary School, Winterset Comm School District also operates Winterset Senior High School (530 students), Winterset Middle School (351 students), and Winterset Junior High School (256 students). See the Winterset Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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