- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190606000206
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Camanche · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Camanche High School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 190606000206 · Camanche, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
309 enr · 11.4:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Camanche Elementary (358 students)
Camanche High School shrank from 319 students in 2022-23 to 303 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.4 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Camanche High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camanche Eleme
Camanche Elementary
358 students
- This school
Camanche High School
309 students
- Camanche Middl
Camanche Middle School
256 students
What this shows Camanche High School reports 309 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camanche High School compares
Camanche High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,114
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
Counselors1.2 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.
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
District finance for Camanche Comm School District reports $13,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~309 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), down 16.
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 55/100 (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).
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.
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.