Enrollment
249
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 190948002309
Dubuque Online School — Dubuque, IA
Federal NCES profile for Dubuque Online School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
41.6:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
+177% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dubuque Online School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dubuque Online School reports 249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 41.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 177% above the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 162% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 22.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% below the Iowa average and 57% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dubuque Comm School District spends $16,003 per pupil district-wide, below the Iowa average of $17,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.2% from local sources (property taxes), 50.4% from the state, and 14.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dubuque Online School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 41.6:1 | ▲ 177% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 35% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
41.6:1
students per teacher
— 177% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa — lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$16,003
per pupil, district-wide
— below Iowa avg of $17,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
Enrollment 249 Top 35% in Iowa — larger than 65% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 41.6:1 +177% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 22.1% -39% vs state
NCES ID 190948002309
Student demographics
White 77.3%
African American 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 4.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dubuque Comm School District, which includes Dubuque Online School.
$16,003
Per student
-7%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 50.4%
Federal 14.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
Similar other schools in Dubuque
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary School
Standard public school
499 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
John Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Table Mound Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Prescott Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 8.4:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Dubuque Online School
How many students attend Dubuque Online School?
Dubuque Online School has 249 students enrolled. It is a other school in Dubuque, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dubuque Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dubuque Online School is 41.6:1, which is 177% higher than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 162% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dubuque Online School?
22.1% of students at Dubuque Online School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dubuque Online School?
The largest demographic group at Dubuque Online School is White at 77.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Dubuque, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dubuque Online School?
Dubuque Online School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.