Enrollment
249
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dubuque, IA
Dubuque Online School
Federal NCES profile for Dubuque Online School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190948002309
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dubuque Online School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools.
- #13 of 13
- schools in Dubuque · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 49.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Dubuque Online School has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dubuque Online School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948002309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
49.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+236% 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
What stands out at Dubuque Online School
Dubuque Online School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Dubuque, Iowa, enrolling 249 students.
Class loads run heavy: 49.8:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 236% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 249 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 358 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #358, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 39/100).
Among Dubuque's public schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Elementary School (568 students): Dubuque Online School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (49.8:1 vs 15.8:1).
Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students) and Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students) alongside Dubuque Online 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 Dubuque Online School compares
Dubuque Online 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 | 49.8:1 | ▲ 236% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
49.8:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
49.8:1
students per teacher
- 236% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,854
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.
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
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.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Dubuque Online School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dubuque Comm School District, which includes Dubuque Online School.
$13,854
Per student
+8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Dubuque Online School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dubuque Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dubuque Online School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Dubuque
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
568 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Carver Elementary School
Standard public school
499 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
John Kennedy Elementary School
Standard public school
493 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Table Mound Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Irving Elementary School
Standard public school
409 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Prescott Elementary School
Standard public school
352 students 8:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~249 students)
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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 public school in Dubuque, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dubuque Online School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dubuque Online School is 49.8:1, which is 236% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 217% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dubuque Online School?
Dubuque Online School has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Dubuque Online School rank among schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, Dubuque Online School ranks #13 of 13 schools in Dubuque, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dubuque on the city page.
Is Dubuque Online School a good school?
Dubuque Online School earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of 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 Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Dubuque Online School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students), Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), and Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School (1,081 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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