- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190675000275
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Centerville High School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 190675000275 · Centerville, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
368 enr · 14.2:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview Elementary (498 students)
Centerville High School held near 400 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Centerville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
498 students
- This school
Centerville High School
368 students
- Howar Middle S
Howar Middle School
298 students
- Centerville Co 60
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg
60 students
What this shows Centerville High School reports 368 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centerville High School compares
Centerville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,550
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
Counselors1.0 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.
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
District finance for Centerville Comm School District reports $11,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~368 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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 35/100 (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 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.
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.