- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Parkersburg, IA
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Aplington-Parkersburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190375001337
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aplington-Parkersburg High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 20.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 247
- students enrolled
Aplington-Parkersburg High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190375001337 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Aplington-Parkersburg High School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 190375001337 · Parkersburg, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 14.5:1 · 20.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Parkersburg Elementary School (211 students)
Aplington-Parkersburg High School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.6 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Aplington-Parkersburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
247 students
- Parkersburg El
Parkersburg Elementary School
211 students
- Aplington-Park
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
198 students
- Aplington Elem
Aplington Elementary School
165 students
What this shows Aplington-Parkersburg High School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aplington-Parkersburg High School compares
Aplington-Parkersburg 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.8% | ▼ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.3%
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
$12,131
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Aplington-Parkersburg High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District reports $12,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aplington-Parkersburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aplington Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aplington-Parkersburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Aplington-Parkersburg High School
How many students attend Aplington-Parkersburg High School?
Aplington-Parkersburg High School has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Parkersburg, IA. CCD year-over-year: 264 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aplington-Parkersburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aplington-Parkersburg High School is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Aplington-Parkersburg High School?
20.8% of students at Aplington-Parkersburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aplington-Parkersburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Aplington-Parkersburg High School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Parkersburg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aplington-Parkersburg High School?
Aplington-Parkersburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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).
What other schools are in Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District?
Besides Aplington-Parkersburg High School, Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District also operates Parkersburg Elementary School (211 students), Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School (198 students), and Aplington Elementary School (165 students). See the Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.