Enrollment
309
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Camanche, IA
Camanche High School
Federal NCES profile for Camanche High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190606000206
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camanche High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Camanche · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camanche High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camanche High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Camanche, IA.
School address
District: Camanche Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190606000206 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camanche High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camanche High School
Camanche High School is a mid-sized high school in Camanche, Iowa, enrolling 309 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 433 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #101.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Camanche Comm School District also operates Camanche Elementary (358 students) and Camanche Middle School (256 students) alongside Camanche 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 Camanche High School compares
Camanche 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.0%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Iowa - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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
$12,598
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 89.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.9, Camanche High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Camanche Comm School District, which includes Camanche High School.
$12,598
Per student
-2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 43.1%
Federal 8.5%
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 Camanche High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camanche Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camanche Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camanche High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~309 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Camanche High School
How many students attend Camanche High School?
Camanche High School has 309 students enrolled. It is a high school in Camanche, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camanche High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camanche High School is 11.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Camanche High School?
26.0% of students at Camanche High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camanche High School?
The largest demographic group at Camanche High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Camanche, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camanche High School?
Camanche High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Camanche High School rank among public schools in Camanche?
By Resource Investment Index, Camanche High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Camanche, 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 Camanche on the city page.
Is Camanche High School a good school?
Camanche High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Camanche Comm School District?
Besides Camanche High School, Camanche Comm School District also operates Camanche Elementary (358 students) and Camanche Middle School (256 students). See the Camanche Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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