Enrollment
291
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Clarion, IA
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
Federal NCES profile for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190738000347
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Clarion · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clarion, IA.
School address
District: Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190738000347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School is a mid-sized high school in Clarion, Iowa, enrolling 291 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 51/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District also operates Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School (469 students) and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School (193 students) alongside Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School compares
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$13,460
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 59.1%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District, which includes Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School.
$13,460
Per student
+5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.3%
State 42.1%
Federal 11.6%
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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School
How many students attend Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School has 291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Clarion, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?
49.9% of students at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?
The largest demographic group at Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School is White at 59.1% of enrollment, in Clarion, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School rank among public schools in Clarion?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Clarion, 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 Clarion on the city page.
Is Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School a good school?
Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School earns 38/100 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 Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District?
Besides Clarion-Goldfield-Dows High School, Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District also operates Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Elementary School (469 students) and Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Middle School (193 students). See the Clarion-Goldfield-Dows Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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