- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Charles City, IA
Charles City High School
Federal NCES profile for Charles City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190708000319
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Charles City High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Charles City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Charles City High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Charles City High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Charles City, IA.
School address
District: Charles City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190708000319 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Charles City High School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 190708000319 · Charles City, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 12.8:1 · 41.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles City Ms (386 students)
Charles City High School held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 31.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Charles City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Charles City High School
472 students
- Charles City M
Charles City Ms
386 students
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
280 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Charles City High School reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Charles City High School compares
Charles City 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
35.2%
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
$14,332
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 236 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
38
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
African American 9.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Charles City High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charles City Comm School District reports $14,332 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Charles City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles City Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Charles City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Charles City High School
How many students attend Charles City High School?
Charles City High School has 472 students enrolled. It is a high school in Charles City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles City High School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Charles City High School?
41.2% of students at Charles City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Charles City High School?
The largest demographic group at Charles City High School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Charles City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Charles City High School?
Charles City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Charles City High School rank among public schools in Charles City?
By Resource Investment Index, Charles City High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Charles City, 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 Charles City Comm School District?
Besides Charles City High School, Charles City Comm School District also operates Charles City Ms (386 students), Lincoln Elementary School (280 students), and Washington Elementary School (206 students). See the Charles City Comm School District district page for the complete list.