- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bondurant, IA
Bondurant-Farrar High School
Federal NCES profile for Bondurant-Farrar High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190507000154
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bondurant-Farrar High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Bondurant · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bondurant-Farrar High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bondurant-Farrar High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bondurant, IA.
School address
District: Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190507000154 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Bondurant-Farrar High School grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 50.6 → 51.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 190507000154 · Bondurant, IA High · MID · TRAD
849 enr · 17:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Morris Elementary (601 students)
Bondurant-Farrar High School grew from 761 students in 2022-23 to 804 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 50.6 → 51.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bondurant-Farrar High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bondurant-Farrar High School
849 students
- Morris Element
Morris Elementary
601 students
- Anderson Eleme
Anderson Elementary School
531 students
- Bondurant - Fa
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School
445 students
- Bondurant-Farr
Bondurant-Farrar Junior High
398 students
What this shows Bondurant-Farrar High School reports 849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bondurant-Farrar High School compares
Bondurant-Farrar High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 849 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
849
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.3%
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
$11,454
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 566 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.7, Bondurant-Farrar High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District reports $11,454 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bondurant-Farrar High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morris Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Anderson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bondurant-Farrar Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bondurant-Farrar High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~849 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bondurant-Farrar High School
How many students attend Bondurant-Farrar High School?
Bondurant-Farrar High School has 849 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bondurant, IA. CCD year-over-year: 761 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bondurant-Farrar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bondurant-Farrar High School is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bondurant-Farrar High School?
17.0% of students at Bondurant-Farrar High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bondurant-Farrar High School?
The largest demographic group at Bondurant-Farrar High School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Bondurant, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bondurant-Farrar High School?
Bondurant-Farrar High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Bondurant-Farrar High School rank among public schools in Bondurant?
By Resource Investment Index, Bondurant-Farrar High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bondurant, 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 Bondurant on the city page.
What other schools are in Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District?
Besides Bondurant-Farrar High School, Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District also operates Morris Elementary (601 students), Anderson Elementary School (531 students), and Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School (445 students). See the Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District district page for the complete list.