- Enrollment
- 432
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Decorah, IA
Decorah High School
Federal NCES profile for Decorah High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190873000501
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decorah High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Decorah · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Decorah High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decorah High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Decorah, IA.
School address
District: Decorah Community School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190873000501 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Decorah High School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 190873000501 · Decorah, IA High · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 15:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Decorah Middle School (432 students)
Decorah High School held near 569 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 37.8 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Decorah High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Decorah High School
555 students
- Decorah Middle
Decorah Middle School
432 students
- John Cline Ele
John Cline Elementary School
300 students
- Carrie Lee Ele 215
Carrie Lee Elementary
215 students
What this shows Decorah High School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decorah High School compares
Decorah 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Iowa - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$13,253
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 555 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Decorah High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decorah Community School District reports $13,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decorah High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Cline Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carrie Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decorah High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~555 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about Decorah High School
How many students attend Decorah High School?
Decorah High School has 555 students enrolled. It is a high school in Decorah, IA. CCD year-over-year: 576 (2022-23) → 569 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decorah High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Decorah High School is 15:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Decorah High School?
18.2% of students at Decorah High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decorah High School?
The largest demographic group at Decorah High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Decorah, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decorah High School?
Decorah High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Decorah High School rank among public schools in Decorah?
By Resource Investment Index, Decorah High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Decorah, 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 Decorah Community School District?
Besides Decorah High School, Decorah Community School District also operates Decorah Middle School (432 students), John Cline Elementary School (300 students), and Carrie Lee Elementary (215 students). See the Decorah Community School District district page for the complete list.