Enrollment
189
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Earlham, IA
Earlham Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Earlham Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191005000641
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earlham Senior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Earlham · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Earlham Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earlham Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Earlham, IA.
School address
District: Earlham Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191005000641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earlham Senior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earlham Senior High School
Earlham Senior High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Earlham, Iowa, enrolling 189 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.7% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 189 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #84.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 189 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Earlham Comm School District also operates Earlham Elementary School (328 students) and Earlham Middle School (142 students) alongside Earlham Senior 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 Earlham Senior High School compares
Earlham Senior 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Iowa - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,053
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 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 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 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Earlham Senior High School is less 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 Earlham Comm School District, which includes Earlham Senior High School.
$11,053
Per student
-14%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 49.3%
Federal 8.4%
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 Earlham Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Earlham Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earlham Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~189 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Earlham Senior High School
How many students attend Earlham Senior High School?
Earlham Senior High School has 189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Earlham, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earlham Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earlham Senior High School is 12.6:1, which is 15% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 Earlham Senior High School?
15.7% of students at Earlham Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earlham Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Earlham Senior High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Earlham, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earlham Senior High School?
Earlham Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Earlham Senior High School rank among public schools in Earlham?
By Resource Investment Index, Earlham Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Earlham, 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 Earlham on the city page.
Is Earlham Senior High School a good school?
Earlham Senior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 Earlham Comm School District?
Besides Earlham Senior High School, Earlham Comm School District also operates Earlham Elementary School (328 students) and Earlham Middle School (142 students). See the Earlham Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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