- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190486000142
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 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 39/100 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
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Bettendorf High School held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 97.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 190486000142 · Bettendorf, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,433 enr · 14.6:1 · 28.1% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bettendorf Middle School (952 students)
Bettendorf High School held near 1,485 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 98.7 → 97.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bettendorf High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bettendorf High School
1,433 students
- Bettendorf Mid
Bettendorf Middle School
952 students
- Grant Wood Ele 433
Grant Wood Elementary School
433 students
- Mark Twain Ele 409
Mark Twain Elementary School
409 students
- Paul Norton El 403
Paul Norton Elementary School
403 students
- Herbert Hoover 359
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
359 students
What this shows Bettendorf High School reports 1,433 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bettendorf High School compares
Bettendorf 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$11,724
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
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.
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
District finance for Bettendorf Comm School District reports $11,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~1,433 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,482 (2022-23) → 1,485 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 39/100 (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).
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.
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.