- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Dubuque Online School grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+16.3%).
Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 190948002309 · Dubuque, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 49.8:1 · 22.1% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,499 students)
Dubuque Online School grew from 208 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (+16.3%). Teacher FTE added 5.0 → 11.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Dubuque Online School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- George Washing 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- Eisenhower Ele 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- This school 249
Dubuque Online School
249 students
What this shows Dubuque Online School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dubuque Online School compares
Dubuque Online 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,808
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.
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.
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,490
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~249 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 208 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), up 34.
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.
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.