Enrollment
483
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Carroll, IA
Carroll High School
Federal NCES profile for Carroll High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190633000218
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Carroll · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carroll, IA.
School address
District: Carroll Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190633000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carroll High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carroll High School
Carroll High School is a mid-sized high school in Carroll, Iowa, enrolling 483 students.
At 13.4:1, 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 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 483 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 357 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #134.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Carroll Comm School District also operates Carroll Middle School (459 students) and Fairview Elementary School (419 students) alongside Carroll 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 Carroll High School compares
Carroll 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 483 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
483
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.9%
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
$12,413
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
Counselors1.7 FTE
Per 284 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Carroll 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 Carroll Comm School District, which includes Carroll High School.
$12,413
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.5%
State 44.6%
Federal 14.0%
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 Carroll High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~483 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Carroll High School
How many students attend Carroll High School?
Carroll High School has 483 students enrolled. It is a high school in Carroll, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll High School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Carroll High School?
27.0% of students at Carroll High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll High School?
The largest demographic group at Carroll High School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Carroll, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll High School?
Carroll High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Carroll High School rank among public schools in Carroll?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Carroll, 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 Carroll on the city page.
Is Carroll High School a good school?
Carroll High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Carroll Comm School District?
Besides Carroll High School, Carroll Comm School District also operates Carroll Middle School (459 students), Fairview Elementary School (419 students), and Adams Elementary School (232 students). See the Carroll Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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