- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Leon, IA
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190690000297
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Leon · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leon, IA.
School address
District: Central Decatur Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190690000297 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 190690000297 · Leon, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 14.6:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Elementary School (173 students)
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 321 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School
291 students
- South Elementa
South Elementary School
173 students
- North Elementa
North Elementary School
168 students
What this shows Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School compares
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Iowa - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$13,664
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Decatur Comm School District reports $13,664 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 168
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Leon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School
How many students attend Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School?
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Leon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% 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 Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School?
52.6% of students at Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Leon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School?
Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School rank among public schools in Leon?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Leon, 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 Central Decatur Comm School District?
Besides Central Decatur Ms/Hs High School, Central Decatur Comm School District also operates South Elementary School (173 students) and North Elementary School (168 students). See the Central Decatur Comm School District district page for the complete list.