- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alburnett, IA
Alburnett Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Alburnett Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190330000025
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alburnett Senior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alburnett · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alburnett Senior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alburnett Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alburnett, IA.
School address
District: Alburnett Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190330000025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+35 students YoY
Alburnett Senior High School grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+14.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+35 students YoY 190330000025 · Alburnett, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14.7:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Alburnett Elementary School (395 students)
Alburnett Senior High School grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+14.4%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Alburnett Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alburnett Elem
Alburnett Elementary School
395 students
- This school
Alburnett Senior High School
293 students
- Alburnett Midd
Alburnett Middle School
169 students
What this shows Alburnett Senior High School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alburnett Senior High School compares
Alburnett Senior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,010
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.8, Alburnett Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alburnett Comm School District reports $11,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alburnett Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alburnett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alburnett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alburnett Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alburnett Senior High School
How many students attend Alburnett Senior High School?
Alburnett Senior High School has 293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alburnett, IA. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), up 35.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alburnett Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alburnett Senior High School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 Alburnett Senior High School?
15.6% of students at Alburnett Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alburnett Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Alburnett Senior High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Alburnett, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alburnett Senior High School?
Alburnett Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Alburnett Senior High School rank among public schools in Alburnett?
By Resource Investment Index, Alburnett Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alburnett, 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 Alburnett Comm School District?
Besides Alburnett Senior High School, Alburnett Comm School District also operates Alburnett Elementary School (395 students) and Alburnett Middle School (169 students). See the Alburnett Comm School District district page for the complete list.