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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
Enrollment
51
Elementary
DISTRICT 256 · STATE 325
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

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K51100%
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%
White
4282%
DISTRICT 86% · STATE 70% · US 43%
Hispanic
612%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 14% · US 30%
Two+
36%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 5% · US 5%
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
Male
2345%
Female
2855%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
Red Oak Early Childhood CenterInman Elementary SchoolRed Oak Junior/Senior High School
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Where Red Oak Early Childhood Center ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Iowa
Enrollment
ranked largest first
51#689 of 705
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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
51
-120 (-70%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.8:1
was 17.8:1
% White
82%
was 88%
% Hispanic
12%
was 11%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree or reduced lunch
2024-2551412.8:153% (27)
2023-2450316.7:170% (35)
2022-2374324.7:162% (46)
2017-181719.617.8:170% (119)
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Red Oak Early Childhood Center.

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.

The 2017-18 count was 171 students and the 2024-25 count was 51. A difference that large may reflect a change in which grades the school serves. The largest shift in the student mix was in the White share, which dropped from 88% to 82%. The ratio was 17.8:1 in 2017-18 and 12.8:1 in 2024-25.

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Montgomery County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
District
Red Oak Comm School District
Address
400 W. 2nd Street, Red Oak, IA 51566
Phone
(712) 623-6630
County
Montgomery County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
51
Teachers (FTE)
4
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Free/Reduced lunch
27 (53%)
Locale
32-Town: Distant
NCES ID
192400001399
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Red Oak Early Childhood Center
What 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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