- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winthrop, IA
East Buchanan High School
Federal NCES profile for East Buchanan High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191011000643
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Buchanan High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 32.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Buchanan High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Buchanan High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, IA.
School address
District: East Buchanan Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191011000643 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
East Buchanan High School held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 191011000643 · Winthrop, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 11.1:1 · 32.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East Buchanan Elementary School (303 students)
East Buchanan High School held near 179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Buchanan High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan Elementary School
303 students
- This school
East Buchanan High School
189 students
- East Buchanan 75
East Buchanan Middle School
75 students
What this shows East Buchanan High School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Buchanan High School compares
East Buchanan High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 25% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.3% | ▼ 11% | 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
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% 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
32.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 14% in Iowa - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$13,350
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, East Buchanan High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Buchanan Comm School District reports $13,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Buchanan High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Buchanan Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Buchanan High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 East Buchanan High School
How many students attend East Buchanan High School?
East Buchanan High School has 189 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winthrop, IA. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan High School is 11.1:1, which is 25% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% 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 East Buchanan High School?
32.3% of students at East Buchanan High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Buchanan High School?
The largest demographic group at East Buchanan High School is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Winthrop, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Buchanan High School?
East Buchanan High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 East Buchanan High School rank among public schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, East Buchanan High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, 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 East Buchanan Comm School District?
Besides East Buchanan High School, East Buchanan Comm School District also operates East Buchanan Elementary School (303 students) and East Buchanan Middle School (75 students). See the East Buchanan Comm School District district page for the complete list.