- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Iowa City, IA
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191470001030
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470001030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 191470001030 · Iowa City, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
180 enr · 10.6:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School grew from 164 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE held 17.7 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school 180
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
180 students
What this shows Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School reports 180 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School compares
Elizabeth Tate Alt. 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 76% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 180 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
180
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Iowa - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
86.7%
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
$14,290
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 180 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 42.0%
White 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 21.0%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Iowa City
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~180 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
How many students attend Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School has 180 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iowa City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% 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 Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
64.0% of students at Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School is African American at 42.0% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School?
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School rank among high schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Iowa City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Iowa City on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.