- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Adel, IA
Adm Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Adm Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190315000009
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adm Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Adel · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Adm Senior High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adm Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Adel, IA.
School address
District: Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190315000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Adm Senior High School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 190315000009 · Adel, IA High · MID · TRAD
666 enr · 18:1 · 14.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow View Elementary (520 students)
Adm Senior High School held near 682 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.9 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Adm Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Adm Senior High School
666 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
520 students
- Adel Elementar
Adel Elementary School
403 students
- Adm Middle Sch
Adm Middle School
352 students
- Desoto Interme
Desoto Intermediate School
337 students
What this shows Adm Senior High School reports 666 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adm Senior High School compares
Adm Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 59% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 666 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
666
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.4 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Adm Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District reports $11,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adm Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adel Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adm Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adm Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~666 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adm Senior High School
How many students attend Adm Senior High School?
Adm Senior High School has 666 students enrolled. It is a high school in Adel, IA. CCD year-over-year: 651 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adm Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adm Senior High School is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adm Senior High School?
14.9% of students at Adm Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adm Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Adm Senior High School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Adel, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adm Senior High School?
Adm Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adm Senior High School rank among public schools in Adel?
By Resource Investment Index, Adm Senior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Adel, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Besides Adm Senior High School, Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District also operates Meadow View Elementary (520 students), Adel Elementary School (403 students), and Adm Middle School (352 students). See the Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District district page for the complete list.