- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lake View, IA
East Sac County High School
Federal NCES profile for East Sac County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192958001687
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Sac County High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 344
- students enrolled
East Sac County High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Sac County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192958001687 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
East Sac County High School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 192958001687 · Lake View, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 11.9:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: East Sac County Elementary (433 students)
East Sac County High School held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How East Sac County High School compares
East Sac County 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 21% in Iowa - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$12,890
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 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, East Sac County High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Sac County Comm School District reports $12,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Sac County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Sac County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Sac County 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 (~344 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Sac County High School
How many students attend East Sac County High School?
East Sac County High School has 344 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lake View, IA. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Sac County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Sac County High School is 11.9:1, which is 20% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% 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 Sac County High School?
38.8% of students at East Sac County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Sac County High School?
The largest demographic group at East Sac County High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Lake View, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Sac County High School?
East Sac County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Sac County Comm School District?
Besides East Sac County High School, East Sac County Comm School District also operates East Sac County Elementary (433 students). See the East Sac County Comm School District district page for the complete list.