- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191005000641
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Earlham · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Earlham Senior High School grew from 185 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+23 students YoY 191005000641 · Earlham, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 12.6:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Earlham Elementary School (328 students)
Earlham Senior High School grew from 185 students in 2022-23 to 208 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 15.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Earlham Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Earlham Elemen
Earlham Elementary School
328 students
- This school
Earlham Senior High School
189 students
- Earlham Middle
Earlham Middle School
142 students
What this shows Earlham Senior High School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earlham Senior High School compares
Earlham Senior 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,283
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 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.
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
District finance for Earlham Comm School District reports $11,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~189 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 208 (2023-24), up 23.
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 54/100 (higher 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 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.
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.