Enrollment
368
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Centerville, IA
Centerville High School
Federal NCES profile for Centerville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190675000275
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centerville High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Centerville High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Centerville, IA.
School address
District: Centerville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190675000275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centerville High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centerville High School
Centerville High School is a mid-sized high school in Centerville, Iowa, enrolling 368 students.
At 14.2:1, 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 above the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 368 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 415 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #382, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Centerville Comm School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (498 students) and Howar Middle School (298 students) alongside Centerville 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 Centerville High School compares
Centerville 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 368 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
368
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.4%
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
$12,191
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 368 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.5, Centerville 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 Centerville Comm School District, which includes Centerville High School.
$12,191
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 55.1%
Federal 17.4%
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 Centerville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Centerville Community Preschool Bldg | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centerville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~368 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Centerville High School
How many students attend Centerville High School?
Centerville High School has 368 students enrolled. It is a high school in Centerville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centerville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centerville High School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Centerville High School?
40.1% of students at Centerville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centerville High School?
The largest demographic group at Centerville High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Centerville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centerville High School?
Centerville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Centerville High School rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Centerville High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Centerville, 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 Centerville on the city page.
Is Centerville High School a good school?
Centerville High School earns 30/100 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 Centerville Comm School District?
Besides Centerville High School, Centerville Comm School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (498 students), Howar Middle School (298 students), and Centerville Community Preschool Bldg (60 students). See the Centerville Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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