Enrollment
221
Elementary
DISTRICT 234 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·IKM-MANNING COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191488000911
Irwin Elementary School
100 Eva Street, Irwin, IA 51446 · (712) 782-3126 · Shelby County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL221 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%
82 students
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 16 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 27% |
| Grade 1 | 51 | 23% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 22% |
| Grade 3 | 46 | 21% |
Student demographics
11%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 12% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within IKM-Manning Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Irwin Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin Elementary School this school | 221 | 37.1% | N/A |
| Griswold Elementary Griswold | 227 | 36.6% | 67.5% |
| Glidden-Ralston Elementary School Glidden | 227 | 35.7% | 73.7% |
| West Union Elementary School West Union | 228 | 36.0% | 82.2% |
| Dunkerton Elementary Dunkerton | 215 | 38.6% | 75.4% |
| Calamus-Wheatland Elementary Attendance Center Calamus | 236 | 37.7% | 73.8% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Irwin Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 221 | #528 of 705 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #54 of 561 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 11.2% | #529 of 561 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 37.1% | #403 of 666 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +1.8% | #151 of 168 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
221
-18 (-8%) vs 2020
+107% since 1990-91, when it was 107
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 18.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 221 | 19.6 | 11.3:1 | 37% (82) |
| 2023-24 | 229 | 19.3 | 11.9:1 | 39% (89) |
| 2022-23 | 230 | 17.3 | 13.3:1 | 39% (90) |
| 2020-21 | 239 | 13 | 18.4:1 | 38% (90) |
| 2017-18 | 217 | 11.2 | 19.4:1 | 40% (87) |
| 2015-16 | 201 | 14 | 14.4:1 | 44% (89) |
| 2010-11 | 122 | 10 | 12.2:1 | 45% (55) |
| 2000-01 | 78 | 7 | 11.1:1 | 42% (33) |
| 1990-91 | 107 | 6 | 17.8:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Irwin Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 2% (217 to 221); teachers up 75% (11.2 to 19.6).
About Irwin Elementary School
Irwin Elementary School is a small elementary school located in Irwin, Iowa. In all, 221 students attend the school in pre-K through 3. That is 32% below the average of about 325 students for elementary schools in Iowa.
Irwin Elementary School is part of a district of 3 schools: IKM-Manning Comm School District, with 703 students.
At Irwin Elementary School, 94% of students are White. The remaining students are 5% Hispanic. Census estimates put Shelby County at about 92% White, close to the school's figure. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 11%.
There are 19.6 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 11.3:1. Compared with the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa, this school's ratio is lower. On the income side, 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The average for public schools in Shelby County is similar, at 37%.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Shelby County show that the median household earns about $72,738 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 24%, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Across Shelby County, 6 public schools serve about 1,877 students.
IKM-Manning High School sits about 10.7 miles from Irwin Elementary School.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Rural: Remote, meaning it is in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment in 2024-25 stood at 221, compared with 239 in 2020-21. Federal data show the ratio falling from 18.4:1 to 11.3:1.
The allk12 page for Irwin Elementary School lets the school community talk about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures. You can also rate the school on this page.
Shelby County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
11,778
Census ACS
Median income
$72,738
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
6
1,877 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in IKM-Manning Comm School District
- IKM-Manning Middle SchoolMiddle · 297 students
- IKM-Manning High SchoolHigh · 185 students
Other Irwin Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Irwin Elementary. Irwin Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Irwin Elementary SchoolEAST BRUNSWICK, NJ · 305 students
Nearby schools
- IKM-Manning High School10.7 mi · 185
- IKM-Manning Middle School10.7 mi · 297
- Harlan High School11.7 mi · 486
- Harlan Community Middle School11.8 mi · 335
- Harlan Intermediate School11.9 mi · 309
- Harlan Primary11.9 mi · 342
Frequently asked questions
About Irwin Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Irwin Elementary School?
Irwin Elementary School enrolls approximately 221 students in grades PK-03.
Is Irwin Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Irwin Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many teachers does Irwin Elementary School have?
Irwin Elementary School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.
How diverse is Irwin Elementary School?
Irwin Elementary School reports a student body of 94% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Two or more.
Is Irwin Elementary School public or private?
Irwin Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by IKM-Manning Comm School District.
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