Enrollment
329
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eagle Grove, IA
Eagle Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Eagle Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190999000635
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eagle Grove High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Eagle Grove · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eagle Grove High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Grove High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eagle Grove, IA.
School address
District: Eagle Grove Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190999000635 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Eagle Grove High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Eagle Grove High School
Eagle Grove High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Eagle Grove, Iowa, enrolling 329 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 54.8% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 329 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 223 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (47%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 329 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Eagle Grove Comm School District also operates Eagle Grove Elementary (435 students) and Robert Blue School (268 students) alongside Eagle Grove High 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 Eagle Grove High School compares
Eagle Grove High 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▲ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$11,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 49.2%
Hispanic or Latino 46.5%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Eagle Grove High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Eagle Grove Comm School District, which includes Eagle Grove High School.
$11,765
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 50.8%
Federal 14.5%
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 Eagle Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Grove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert Blue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eagle Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar high 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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Eagle Grove High School
How many students attend Eagle Grove High School?
Eagle Grove High School has 329 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eagle Grove, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Grove High School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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 Eagle Grove High School?
54.8% of students at Eagle Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eagle Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Eagle Grove High School is White at 49.2% of enrollment, in Eagle Grove, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eagle Grove High School?
Eagle Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Eagle Grove High School rank among public schools in Eagle Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Eagle Grove High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Eagle Grove, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Eagle Grove on the city page.
Is Eagle Grove High School a good school?
Eagle Grove High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Eagle Grove Comm School District?
Besides Eagle Grove High School, Eagle Grove Comm School District also operates Eagle Grove Elementary (435 students) and Robert Blue School (268 students). See the Eagle Grove Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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