- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Conrad, IA
Bcluw High School
Federal NCES profile for Bcluw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190444000118
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bcluw High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools.
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 172
- students enrolled
Bcluw High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bcluw Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190444000118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Bcluw High School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 190444000118 · Conrad, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
172 enr · 10.1:1 · 27.1% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Bcluw Elementary School (160 students)
Bcluw High School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bcluw High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bcluw High School
172 students
- Bcluw Elementa
Bcluw Elementary School
160 students
- Bcluw Middle S
Bcluw Middle School
132 students
What this shows Bcluw High School reports 172 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bcluw High School compares
Bcluw 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 172 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
172
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 7% in Iowa - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$14,322
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 172 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Bcluw High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bcluw Comm School District reports $14,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bcluw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bcluw Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bcluw Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bcluw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~172 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bcluw High School
How many students attend Bcluw High School?
Bcluw High School has 172 students enrolled. It is a high school in Conrad, IA. CCD year-over-year: 177 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bcluw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bcluw High School is 10.1:1, which is 32% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 36% 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 Bcluw High School?
27.1% of students at Bcluw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bcluw High School?
The largest demographic group at Bcluw High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Conrad, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bcluw High School?
Bcluw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Bcluw Comm School District?
Besides Bcluw High School, Bcluw Comm School District also operates Bcluw Elementary School (160 students) and Bcluw Middle School (132 students). See the Bcluw Comm School District district page for the complete list.