Enrollment
440
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Center Point, IA
Center Point-Urbana High School
Federal NCES profile for Center Point-Urbana High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190666000272
👥 S:T ratio 39
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Center Point-Urbana High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Center Point · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Center Point-Urbana High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point-Urbana High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Point, IA.
School address
District: Center Point-Urbana Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190666000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-73% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Center Point-Urbana High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Center Point-Urbana High School
Center Point-Urbana High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Center Point, Iowa, enrolling 440 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 73% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 440 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 176 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #106.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 210 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Center Point-Urbana Comm School District also operates Center Point-Urbana Primary School (365 students) and Center Point-Urbana Middle School (290 students) alongside Center Point-Urbana 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 Center Point-Urbana High School compares
Center Point-Urbana 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 73% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$11,248
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
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 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 93.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.9, Center Point-Urbana High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Center Point-Urbana Comm School District, which includes Center Point-Urbana High School.
$11,248
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.4%
State 52.7%
Federal 7.9%
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 Center Point-Urbana High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center Point-Urbana Primary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Point-Urbana Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Center Point-Urbana High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 290
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~440 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Center Point-Urbana High School
How many students attend Center Point-Urbana High School?
Center Point-Urbana High School has 440 students enrolled. It is a high school in Center Point, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Center Point-Urbana High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Center Point-Urbana High School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Center Point-Urbana High School?
9.9% of students at Center Point-Urbana High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Center Point-Urbana High School?
The largest demographic group at Center Point-Urbana High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Center Point, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Center Point-Urbana High School?
Center Point-Urbana High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Center Point-Urbana High School rank among public schools in Center Point?
By Resource Investment Index, Center Point-Urbana High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Center Point, 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 Center Point on the city page.
Is Center Point-Urbana High School a good school?
Center Point-Urbana High School earns 38/100 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 Center Point-Urbana Comm School District?
Besides Center Point-Urbana High School, Center Point-Urbana Comm School District also operates Center Point-Urbana Primary School (365 students), Center Point-Urbana Middle School (290 students), and Center Point-Urbana Intermediate School (275 students). See the Center Point-Urbana Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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