- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Ackley, IA
Agwsr High School
Federal NCES profile for Agwsr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190306000004
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agwsr High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ackley · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Agwsr High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agwsr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ackley, IA.
School address
District: Agwsr Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190306000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Agwsr High School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 190306000004 · Ackley, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
190 enr · 11.9:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Agwsr Elementary School (227 students)
Agwsr High School held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Agwsr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Agwsr Elementa
Agwsr Elementary School
227 students
- This school
Agwsr High School
190 students
- Agwsr Middle S
Agwsr Middle School
131 students
- Agwsr Elementa 59
Agwsr Elementary at Wellsburg
59 students
- The Cougars De 35
The Cougars Den
35 students
What this shows Agwsr High School reports 190 students on the CCD universe file.
How Agwsr High School compares
Agwsr 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 190 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
190
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Iowa - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.3%
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
$13,848
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Agwsr High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Agwsr Comm School District reports $13,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Agwsr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agwsr Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Agwsr Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agwsr Elementary at Wellsburg | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| The Cougars Den | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agwsr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 59
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 35
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~190 students)
Frequently asked questions about Agwsr High School
How many students attend Agwsr High School?
Agwsr High School has 190 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ackley, IA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agwsr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Agwsr High School is 11.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Agwsr High School?
32.3% of students at Agwsr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agwsr High School?
The largest demographic group at Agwsr High School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Ackley, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agwsr High School?
Agwsr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Agwsr High School rank among public schools in Ackley?
By Resource Investment Index, Agwsr High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ackley, 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 Agwsr Comm School District?
Besides Agwsr High School, Agwsr Comm School District also operates Agwsr Elementary School (227 students), Agwsr Middle School (131 students), and Agwsr Elementary at Wellsburg (59 students). See the Agwsr Comm School District district page for the complete list.