Enrollment
51
Elementary
DISTRICT 256 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RED OAK COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192400001399
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
400 W. 2nd Street, Red Oak, IA 51566 · (712) 623-6630 · Montgomery County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL51 STUDENTS
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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
12.8:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
53%
27 students
DISTRICT 52% · 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 | 51 | 100% |
Student demographics
30%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 24% · 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 Red Oak Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Early Childhood Center this school | 51 | 52.9% | N/A |
| Orient Elementary School Orient | 58 | 51.7% | N/A |
| Bennett Elementary School Bennett | 76 | 53.9% | 60.6% |
| Anthon Elementary Anthon | 64 | 51.6% | N/A |
| Gilmore City Elementary School Gilmore City | 59 | 59.3% | 49.6% |
| Schleswig Elementary School Schleswig | 75 | 46.7% | 80.8% |
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 Red Oak Early Childhood Center ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 51 | #689 of 705 |
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
51
-8 (-14%) vs 2020
-77% since 1990-91, when it was 220
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 29.5:1
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 | 51 | 4 | 12.8:1 | 53% (27) |
| 2023-24 | 50 | 3 | 16.7:1 | 70% (35) |
| 2022-23 | 74 | 3 | 24.7:1 | 62% (46) |
| 2020-21 | 59 | 2 | 29.5:1 | 53% (31) |
| 2017-18 | 171 | 9.6 | 17.8:1 | 70% (119) |
| 2015-16 | 158 | 11 | 14.4:1 | 67% (106) |
| 2010-11 | 164 | 14 | 11.7:1 | 60% (98) |
| 2000-01 | 201 | 10 | 20.1:1 | 40% (80) |
| 1990-91 | 220 | 13 | 16.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Red Oak Early Childhood Center.
Since 2017-18: students down 70% (171 to 51); teachers down 58% (9.6 to 4).
About Red Oak Early Childhood Center
Red Oak Early Childhood Center is listed by the National Center for Education Statistics as an elementary school in Red Oak, Iowa. The school counted 51 students in 2024-25, covering pre-K. It has 84% fewer students than the average for elementary schools in Iowa (about 325).
Red Oak Comm School District has 3 schools; together they serve 932 students.
Roughly 82% of students at Red Oak Early Childhood Center are White. Other students are 12% Hispanic and 6% multiracial. By comparison, Montgomery County residents are about 92% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 30%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at Red Oak Early Childhood Center is 12.8:1, based on 4 full-time-equivalent teachers. Compared with the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa, this school's ratio is lower. Lunch program data show 53% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
In Montgomery County, median household income comes to about $63,666, roughly 20% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Montgomery County counts 7 public schools with about 1,473 students.
Among nearby public schools, Inman Elementary School is closest at about 1.0 miles. Red Oak Early Childhood Center is one of several public schools in the area, with 2 others within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Red Oak Early Childhood Center is coded Town: Distant, for schools in a town some distance from an urbanized area.
Enrollment was 51 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, it was 59. The ratio was 29.5:1 in 2020-21 and 12.8:1 in 2024-25.
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Montgomery County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
10,214
Census ACS
Median income
$63,666
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,473 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Red Oak Comm School District
- Inman Elementary SchoolElementary · 461 students
- Red Oak Junior/Senior High SchoolHigh · 420 students
Other schools in Red Oak
- Inman Elementary SchoolElementary · 461 students
- Red Oak Junior/Senior High SchoolHigh · 420 students
Nearby schools
- Inman Elementary School1.0 mi · 461
- Red Oak Junior/Senior High School1.1 mi · 420
- Stanton High School7.1 mi · 153
- Stanton Elementary School7.1 mi · 145
- Essex Junior-Senior High School13.0 mi · 87
- Essex Elementary School13.0 mi · 101
Frequently asked questions
About Red Oak Early Childhood CenterWhat is the total enrollment at Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center enrolls approximately 51 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Red Oak Early Childhood Center an elementary, middle, or high school?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Red Oak Early Childhood Center have?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
Student demographics at Red Oak Early Childhood Center are roughly 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 6% Two or more.
Who oversees Red Oak Early Childhood Center?
Red Oak Early Childhood Center is overseen by Red Oak Comm School District in Montgomery County.
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