- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190633000218
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Carroll · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Carroll High School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 190633000218 · Carroll, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
483 enr · 13.4:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll Middle School (459 students)
Carroll High School held near 545 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.1 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Carroll High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Carroll High School
483 students
- Carroll Middle
Carroll Middle School
459 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
419 students
- Adams Elementa
Adams Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Carroll High School reports 483 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll High School compares
Carroll 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,313
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
Counselors1.7 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.
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
District finance for Carroll Comm School District reports $13,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~483 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 545 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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 48/100 (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 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.
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.