Enrollment
1,433
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bettendorf, IA
Bettendorf High School
Federal NCES profile for Bettendorf High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190486000142
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bettendorf High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #11 of 12
- public schools in Bettendorf · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bettendorf High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bettendorf High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Bettendorf, IA.
School address
District: Bettendorf Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190486000142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
98.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bettendorf High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bettendorf High School
Bettendorf High School is a large high school in Bettendorf, Iowa, enrolling 1,433 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,433 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #26.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 49/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bettendorf's high schools, it stands alongside Pleasant Valley High School (1,731 students): Bettendorf High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 18.4:1).
Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf Middle School (952 students) and Grant Wood Elementary School (433 students) alongside Bettendorf High School.
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 Bettendorf High School compares
Bettendorf 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,433 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,433
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Iowa - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$11,301
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 69.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
African American 7.9%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, Bettendorf High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bettendorf Comm School District, which includes Bettendorf High School.
$11,301
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.6%
State 49.0%
Federal 9.5%
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 Bettendorf High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bettendorf Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Wood Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Norton Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bettendorf High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Bettendorf
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high 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 (~1,433 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bettendorf High School
How many students attend Bettendorf High School?
Bettendorf High School has 1,433 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bettendorf, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bettendorf High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bettendorf High School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% 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 Bettendorf High School?
28.1% of students at Bettendorf High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bettendorf High School?
The largest demographic group at Bettendorf High School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Bettendorf, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bettendorf High School?
Bettendorf High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bettendorf High School rank among public schools in Bettendorf?
By Resource Investment Index, Bettendorf High School ranks #11 of 12 public schools in Bettendorf, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bettendorf on the city page.
Is Bettendorf High School a good school?
Bettendorf High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 Bettendorf Comm School District?
Besides Bettendorf High School, Bettendorf Comm School District also operates Bettendorf Middle School (952 students), Grant Wood Elementary School (433 students), and Mark Twain Elementary School (409 students). See the Bettendorf Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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