Enrollment
533
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · De Witt, IA
Central Dewitt High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Dewitt High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190681000286
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Dewitt High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in De Witt · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 24.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Dewitt High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dewitt High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in De Witt, IA.
School address
District: Central Dewitt School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190681000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Dewitt High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Dewitt High School
Central Dewitt High School is a mid-sized high school in De Witt, Iowa, enrolling 533 students.
At 14:1, 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 below the state's typical profile, with 24.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 533 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 302 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #228, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 533 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Central Dewitt School District also operates Ekstrand Elementary School (464 students) and Central Dewitt Intermediate School (311 students) alongside Central Dewitt 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 Central Dewitt High School compares
Central Dewitt 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.0% | ▼ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 533 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
533
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,117
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 533 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, Central Dewitt High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Dewitt School District, which includes Central Dewitt High School.
$12,117
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 47.8%
Federal 10.1%
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 Central Dewitt High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekstrand Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dewitt Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dewitt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Dewitt High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~533 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Dewitt High School
How many students attend Central Dewitt High School?
Central Dewitt High School has 533 students enrolled. It is a high school in De Witt, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Dewitt High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Dewitt High School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Dewitt High School?
24.0% of students at Central Dewitt High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Dewitt High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Dewitt High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in De Witt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Dewitt High School?
Central Dewitt High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Central Dewitt High School rank among public schools in De Witt?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dewitt High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in De Witt, 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 De Witt on the city page.
Is Central Dewitt High School a good school?
Central Dewitt High School earns 41/100 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 Central Dewitt School District?
Besides Central Dewitt High School, Central Dewitt School District also operates Ekstrand Elementary School (464 students), Central Dewitt Intermediate School (311 students), and Central Dewitt Middle School (244 students). See the Central Dewitt School District district page for the complete list.
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