School overview
At a glance
Reported students
437
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
33.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
544
Storm Lake Early Elementary School: 437 reported students.
State peer staffing position
42th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Storm Lake Early Elementary School
Storm Lake Early Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–01 in Storm lake. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Storm Lake Comm School District. NCES reports 437 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (54.7%) and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (19.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Storm Lake Early Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- Not reported
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 73.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- Not reported
- Nurses (FTE)
- Not reported
- Psychologists (FTE)
- Not reported
- Social workers (FTE)
- Not reported
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11%
- Hispanic54.7%
- Black4.8%
- Asian9.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander19.2%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Storm Lake Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Storm Lake Elementary
Elementary · Grades 02–05
822 reported students
Storm Lake Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
651 reported students
East Early Childhood Ctr
Other · Grades PK–PK
122 reported students
St Lake/IA Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College HS
High · Grades 12–12
50 reported students
Storm Lake High School
High · Grades 09–12
851 reported students