- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Manly, IA
Central Springs High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Springs High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192076001239
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Springs High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 30.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 236
- students enrolled
Central Springs High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Springs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192076001239 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Central Springs High School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 16.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 192076001239 · Manly, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 13.1:1 · 30.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Springs Middle School (255 students)
Central Springs High School held near 233 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.4 → 16.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Springs High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Spring
Central Springs Middle School
255 students
- This school
Central Springs High School
236 students
- Central Spring
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
145 students
- Central Spring
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
143 students
What this shows Central Springs High School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Springs High School compares
Central Springs 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.5% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$12,820
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 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.6, Central Springs High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Springs Comm School District reports $12,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Springs High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Springs Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Springs High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Springs High School
How many students attend Central Springs High School?
Central Springs High School has 236 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manly, IA. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 233 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Springs High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Springs High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Springs High School?
30.5% of students at Central Springs High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Springs High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Springs High School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Manly, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Springs High School?
Central Springs High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
What other schools are in Central Springs Comm School District?
Besides Central Springs High School, Central Springs Comm School District also operates Central Springs Middle School (255 students), Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs (145 students), and Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus (143 students). See the Central Springs Comm School District district page for the complete list.