- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Winterset Elementary School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 193186001856 · Winterset, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 14.8:1 · 26.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Winterset Senior High School (530 students)
Winterset Elementary School held near 497 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.9 → 32.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Winterset Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winterset Seni
Winterset Senior High School
530 students
- This school
Winterset Elementary School
488 students
- Winterset Midd
Winterset Middle School
351 students
- Winterset Juni
Winterset Junior High School
256 students
What this shows Winterset Elementary School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winterset Elementary School compares
Winterset 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,275
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 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.
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
District finance for Winterset Comm School District reports $12,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~488 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 497 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.