- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Donnellson, IA
Central Lee High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Lee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190693000302
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Lee High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Donnellson · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Lee High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Lee High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Donnellson, IA.
School address
District: Central Lee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190693000302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Central Lee High School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190693000302 · Donnellson, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
353 enr · 15.3:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lee Elementary School (564 students)
Central Lee High School held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Lee High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lee El
Central Lee Elementary School
564 students
- Central Lee Mi
Central Lee Middle School
394 students
- This school
Central Lee High School
353 students
What this shows Central Lee High School reports 353 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Lee High School compares
Central Lee 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 353 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
353
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,176
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 353 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Central Lee High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Lee Comm School District reports $11,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Lee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Lee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Lee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 28.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~353 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Lee High School
How many students attend Central Lee High School?
Central Lee High School has 353 students enrolled. It is a high school in Donnellson, IA. CCD year-over-year: 326 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Lee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Lee High School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Lee High School?
31.6% of students at Central Lee High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Lee High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Lee High School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Donnellson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Lee High School?
Central Lee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Lee High School rank among public schools in Donnellson?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Lee High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Donnellson, 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 Lee Comm School District?
Besides Central Lee High School, Central Lee Comm School District also operates Central Lee Elementary School (564 students) and Central Lee Middle School (394 students). See the Central Lee Comm School District district page for the complete list.