Enrollment
262
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+77% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Baxter High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Baxter High School
Baxter High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Baxter, Iowa, enrolling 262 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Iowa schools and 77% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.8% of students eligible for free meals.
With 262 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 416 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #403, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 403 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Baxter's public schools, it stands alongside Baxter Elementary School (209 students): Baxter High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.2:1 vs 13.1:1).
Its district, Baxter Comm School District, also runs Baxter Elementary School (209 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Baxter High School compares
Baxter High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baxter Comm School District, which includes Baxter High School.
$11,568
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 43.7%
Federal 10.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 209
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Baxter
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~262 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Baxter High School a good school?
Baxter High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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