Enrollment
220
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190798000396
👥 S:T ratio 56
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
50.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus Community High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbus Community High School
Columbus Community High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Columbus Junction, Iowa, enrolling 220 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Columbus Community High School is leaner than roughly 87% of Iowa schools and 26% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 50.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 220 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 187 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #85.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (56%) and White (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 122 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Columbus Comm School District also operates Roundy Elementary School (383 students) and Columbus Community Junior High School (104 students) alongside Columbus Community 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 Columbus Community High School compares
Columbus Community 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,306
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus Comm School District, which includes Columbus Community High School.
$13,306
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 13.8%
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 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
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~220 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Columbus Junction on the city page.
Is Columbus Community High School a good school?
Columbus Community High School earns 42/100 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. 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 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.
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