- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190999000635
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 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 38/100 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
- 38
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Eagle Grove High School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 190999000635 · Eagle Grove, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 13.2:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Grove Elementary (435 students)
Eagle Grove High School grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 25.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Eagle Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Grove El
Eagle Grove Elementary
435 students
- This school
Eagle Grove High School
329 students
- Robert Blue Sc
Robert Blue School
268 students
What this shows Eagle Grove High School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eagle Grove High School compares
Eagle Grove 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,600
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 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.
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
District finance for Eagle Grove Comm School District reports $12,600 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), up 23.
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 38/100 (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).
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.
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.