Enrollment
317
Elementary
DISTRICT 279 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WACO COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 192949001683
WACO Elementary School
200 S. Main Street, Crawfordsville, IA 52621 · (319) 658-2931 · Washington County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL317 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
14.4:1
22 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
136 students
DISTRICT 42% · 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 | 40 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 13% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 45 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 47 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 32 | 10% |
| Grade 5 | 35 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 39 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (41) is 5% larger than its 6th grade class (39).
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 20% · 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
WACO Elementary School→WACO High School
Based on grade levels within WACO Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like WACO Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| WACO Elementary School this school | 317 | 42.9% | N/A |
| West Elementary School Emmetsburg | 293 | 43.3% | 78.7% |
| Westwood Elementary School Sloan | 322 | 42.5% | 79.3% |
| Pekin Elementary School Packwood | 308 | 45.1% | 73.7% |
| Nodaway Valley Elementary School Greenfield | 312 | 41.3% | 75.0% |
| Ledges Elementary School Boone | 336 | 40.8% | N/A |
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 WACO Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 317 | #342 of 705 | #4 of 6 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.4:1 | #396 of 561 | #5 of 6 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.7% | #427 of 561 | #4 of 6 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 42.9% | #319 of 666 | #1 of 6 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +11.2% | #79 of 168 | N/A |
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
317
+65 (+26%) vs 2020
+38% since 1990-91, when it was 229
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 11.0:1
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 | 317 | 22 | 14.4:1 | 43% (136) |
| 2023-24 | 288 | 22.4 | 12.9:1 | 47% (136) |
| 2022-23 | 290 | 21.1 | 13.8:1 | 49% (142) |
| 2020-21 | 252 | 23 | 11.0:1 | 50% (127) |
| 2017-18 | 285 | 20.3 | 14.0:1 | 42% (120) |
| 2015-16 | 278 | 20 | 13.9:1 | 40% (112) |
| 2010-11 | 297 | 24 | 12.4:1 | 40% (119) |
| 2000-01 | 288 | 23 | 12.5:1 | 36% (103) |
| 1990-91 | 229 | 14 | 16.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for WACO Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 11% (285 to 317); teachers up 8% (20.3 to 22).
About WACO Elementary School
WACO Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school located in Crawfordsville, Iowa. It offers pre-K through 6 and has 317 students enrolled.
WACO Comm School District counts 2 schools and 558 students, including WACO Elementary School.
At WACO Elementary School, 89% of students are White. After that, the student body is 8% Hispanic. Census estimates put Washington County at about 90% White, close to the school's figure. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, WACO Elementary School scores 20%.
WACO Elementary School has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, with 22 full-time-equivalent teachers. That is in line with the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa. The school has 43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 32% average for public schools in Washington County, the school's rate is higher.
The school is in Washington County, where median household income comes to about $75,647, roughly 26% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Washington County's 13 public schools enroll about 3,820 students and include WACO Elementary School.
Of the public schools around it, WACO Elementary School is closest to WACO High School, about 7.5 miles away. Inside a ten-mile radius, there are at least 8 other public schools.
WACO Elementary School has an NCES locale of Rural: Distant.
Since 2020-21, enrollment has grown 26%, from 252 to 317. By 2024-25, the school had 14.4 students per teacher, compared with 11.0 in 2020-21.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at WACO Elementary School. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
22,561
Census ACS
Median income
$75,647
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,820 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other WACO Elementary schools
One other US public school is named WACO Elementary. WACO Elementary School is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Waco Elementary SchoolWaco, KY · 422 students
Nearby schools
- WACO High School7.5 mi · 241
- Winfield-Mt Union Jr-Sr High School7.8 mi · 198
- Winfield Elementary School7.8 mi · 182
- Roundy Elementary School9.5 mi · 383
- Lincoln Upper Elementary School9.6 mi · 344
- Washington High School9.7 mi · 452
Frequently asked questions
About WACO Elementary SchoolHow many students attend WACO Elementary School?
WACO Elementary School enrolls approximately 317 students in grades PK-06.
Is WACO Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
WACO Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at WACO Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at WACO Elementary School is approximately 14.4:1 (22 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at WACO Elementary School?
At WACO Elementary School, the student body is approximately 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Is WACO Elementary School public or private?
WACO Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by WACO Comm School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.