- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Columbus Junction, IA
Columbus Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Community 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 190798000396
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Community High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Columbus Junction · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 50.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Community High School has class sizes smaller than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Community High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Columbus Junction, IA.
School address
District: Columbus Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190798000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Columbus Community High School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 190798000396 · Columbus Junction, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
220 enr · 11:1 · 50.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Roundy Elementary School (383 students)
Columbus Community High School held near 203 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.8 → 20.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Columbus Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roundy Element
Roundy Elementary School
383 students
- This school
Columbus Community High School
220 students
- Columbus Commu 104
Columbus Community Junior High School
104 students
What this shows Columbus Community High School reports 220 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Community High School compares
Columbus Community 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.2% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
220
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 13% in Iowa - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$13,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 122 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.5%
White 30.0%
Asian 7.3%
African American 6.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Columbus Community High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbus Comm School District reports $13,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbus Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundy Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Community Junior High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~220 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Columbus Community High School
How many students attend Columbus Community High School?
Columbus Community High School has 220 students enrolled. It is a high school in Columbus Junction, IA. CCD year-over-year: 201 (2022-23) → 203 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Community High School is 11:1, which is 26% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 30% 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 Columbus Community High School?
50.2% of students at Columbus Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Community High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.5% of enrollment, in Columbus Junction, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Community High School?
Columbus Community 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).
How does Columbus Community High School rank among public schools in Columbus Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Community High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Columbus Junction, 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 Columbus Comm School District?
Besides Columbus Community High School, Columbus Comm School District also operates Roundy Elementary School (383 students) and Columbus Community Junior High School (104 students). See the Columbus Comm School District district page for the complete list.