- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190681000286
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in De Witt · Resource Index
- 42
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Central Dewitt High School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 190681000286 · De Witt, IA High · MID · TRAD
533 enr · 14:1 · 24.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Ekstrand Elementary School (464 students)
Central Dewitt High School held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.8 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Dewitt High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Dewitt High School
533 students
- Ekstrand Eleme
Ekstrand Elementary School
464 students
- Central Dewitt
Central Dewitt Intermediate School
311 students
- Central Dewitt
Central Dewitt Middle School
244 students
What this shows Central Dewitt High School reports 533 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Dewitt High School compares
Central Dewitt 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$13,007
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 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.
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
District finance for Central Dewitt School District reports $13,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~533 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 42/100 (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 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.
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.