- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Anamosa, IA
Anamosa High School
Federal NCES profile for Anamosa 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 190357000061
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anamosa High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Anamosa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Anamosa High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anamosa High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Anamosa, IA.
School address
District: Anamosa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190357000061 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Anamosa High School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 190357000061 · Anamosa, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
381 enr · 14.1:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Strawberry Hill (400 students)
Anamosa High School held near 390 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Anamosa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Strawberry Hil
Strawberry Hill
400 students
- This school
Anamosa High School
381 students
- Anamosa Middle
Anamosa Middle School
335 students
What this shows Anamosa High School reports 381 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anamosa High School compares
Anamosa 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 381 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
381
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 52% in Iowa - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$11,945
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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.4, Anamosa High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anamosa Comm School District reports $11,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anamosa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anamosa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anamosa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- 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 (~381 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anamosa High School
How many students attend Anamosa High School?
Anamosa High School has 381 students enrolled. It is a high school in Anamosa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 397 (2022-23) → 390 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anamosa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anamosa High School is 14.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Anamosa High School?
34.5% of students at Anamosa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anamosa High School?
The largest demographic group at Anamosa High School is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Anamosa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anamosa High School?
Anamosa 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 Anamosa High School rank among public schools in Anamosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Anamosa High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Anamosa, 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 Anamosa Comm School District?
Besides Anamosa High School, Anamosa Comm School District also operates Strawberry Hill (400 students) and Anamosa Middle School (335 students). See the Anamosa Comm School District district page for the complete list.