- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Dike, IA
Dike-New Hartford High School
Federal NCES profile for Dike-New Hartford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190912000596
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dike-New Hartford High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 294
- students enrolled
Dike-New Hartford High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dike-New Hartford Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190912000596 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Dike-New Hartford High School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 190912000596 · Dike, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 14:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Dike Elementary School (306 students)
Dike-New Hartford High School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 281 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Dike-New Hartford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dike Elementar
Dike Elementary School
306 students
- This school
Dike-New Hartford High School
294 students
- Dike-New Hartf
Dike-New Hartford Junior High School
210 students
- New Hartford E
New Hartford Elementary School
147 students
What this shows Dike-New Hartford High School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dike-New Hartford High School compares
Dike-New Hartford High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,499
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, Dike-New Hartford High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Dike-New Hartford Comm School District reports $13,499 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dike-New Hartford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dike Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dike-New Hartford Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| New Hartford Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dike-New Hartford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dike-New Hartford High School
How many students attend Dike-New Hartford High School?
Dike-New Hartford High School has 294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dike, IA. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 281 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dike-New Hartford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dike-New Hartford High School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Dike-New Hartford High School?
16.9% of students at Dike-New Hartford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dike-New Hartford High School?
The largest demographic group at Dike-New Hartford High School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Dike, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dike-New Hartford High School?
Dike-New Hartford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in Dike-New Hartford Comm School District?
Besides Dike-New Hartford High School, Dike-New Hartford Comm School District also operates Dike Elementary School (306 students), Dike-New Hartford Junior High School (210 students), and New Hartford Elementary School (147 students). See the Dike-New Hartford Comm School District district page for the complete list.