- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Baxter, IA
Baxter High School
Federal NCES profile for Baxter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190438000114
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baxter High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 262
- students enrolled
Baxter High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Baxter Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190438000114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Baxter High School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 190438000114 · Baxter, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 26.2:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Baxter Elementary School (209 students)
Baxter High School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 10.6 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Baxter High School compares
Baxter 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 77% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 77% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,296
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Baxter High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Baxter Comm School District reports $12,296 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baxter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baxter Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baxter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Baxter
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Baxter High School
How many students attend Baxter High School?
Baxter High School has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Baxter, IA. CCD year-over-year: 256 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baxter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baxter High School is 26.2:1, which is 77% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baxter High School?
25.8% of students at Baxter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baxter High School?
The largest demographic group at Baxter High School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Baxter, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baxter High School?
Baxter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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).
What other schools are in Baxter Comm School District?
Besides Baxter High School, Baxter Comm School District also operates Baxter Elementary School (209 students). See the Baxter Comm School District district page for the complete list.