- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Malvern, IA
East Mills Jr/Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for East Mills Jr/Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191824001046
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Mills Jr/Sr High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 234
- students enrolled
East Mills Jr/Sr High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Mills Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191824001046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
East Mills Jr/Sr High School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 191824001046 · Malvern, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
234 enr · 13:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: East Mills Elementary School (214 students)
East Mills Jr/Sr High School shrank from 215 students in 2022-23 to 204 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How East Mills Jr/Sr High School compares
East Mills Jr/Sr High School is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 25% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Iowa - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$14,570
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, East Mills Jr/Sr High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Mills Comm School District reports $14,570 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Mills Jr/Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Mills Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Mills Jr/Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~234 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Mills Jr/Sr High School
How many students attend East Mills Jr/Sr High School?
East Mills Jr/Sr High School has 234 students enrolled. It is a public school in Malvern, IA. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 204 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Mills Jr/Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Mills Jr/Sr High School is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Mills Jr/Sr High School?
27.4% of students at East Mills Jr/Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Mills Jr/Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at East Mills Jr/Sr High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Malvern, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Mills Jr/Sr High School?
East Mills Jr/Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in East Mills Comm School District?
Besides East Mills Jr/Sr High School, East Mills Comm School District also operates East Mills Elementary School (214 students). See the East Mills Comm School District district page for the complete list.