- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Algona, IA
Algona High School
Federal NCES profile for Algona High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190336000030
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algona High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Algona · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Algona High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algona High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Algona, IA.
School address
District: Algona Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190336000030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Algona High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 190336000030 · Algona, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 15.3:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Algona Middle School (419 students)
Algona High School held near 471 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.3 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Algona High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Algona High School
458 students
- Algona Middle
Algona Middle School
419 students
- Bertha Godfrey
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
283 students
- Lucia Wallace
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
226 students
- Bryant Element
Bryant Elementary School
197 students
What this shows Algona High School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Algona High School compares
Algona 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$12,934
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Algona High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Algona Comm School District reports $12,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Algona High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bertha Godfrey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucia Wallace Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algona High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~458 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Algona High School
How many students attend Algona High School?
Algona High School has 458 students enrolled. It is a high school in Algona, IA. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 471 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algona High School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algona High School?
25.7% of students at Algona High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algona High School?
The largest demographic group at Algona High School is White at 87.3% of enrollment, in Algona, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algona High School?
Algona High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Algona High School rank among public schools in Algona?
By Resource Investment Index, Algona High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Algona, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Algona on the city page.
What other schools are in Algona Comm School District?
Besides Algona High School, Algona Comm School District also operates Algona Middle School (419 students), Bertha Godfrey Elementary School (283 students), and Lucia Wallace Elementary School (226 students). See the Algona Comm School District district page for the complete list.