Enrollment
235
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Emmetsburg, IA
Emmetsburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Emmetsburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191095000675
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmetsburg High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Emmetsburg · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmetsburg High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmetsburg High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Emmetsburg, IA.
School address
District: Emmetsburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191095000675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emmetsburg High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emmetsburg High School
Emmetsburg High School is a mid-sized high school in Emmetsburg, Iowa, enrolling 235 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11.2:1, Emmetsburg High School is leaner than roughly 86% of Iowa schools and 24% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 400 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #160.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Emmetsburg Comm School District also operates West Elementary School (293 students) and Emmetsburg Middle School (199 students) alongside Emmetsburg High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Emmetsburg High School compares
Emmetsburg High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% 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
25.1%
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
$11,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Emmetsburg High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emmetsburg Comm School District, which includes Emmetsburg High School.
$11,661
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 38.0%
Federal 12.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Emmetsburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emmetsburg Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmetsburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~235 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Emmetsburg High School
How many students attend Emmetsburg High School?
Emmetsburg High School has 235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Emmetsburg, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmetsburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmetsburg High School is 11.2:1, which is 24% 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 Emmetsburg High School?
28.6% of students at Emmetsburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmetsburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Emmetsburg High School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Emmetsburg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmetsburg High School?
Emmetsburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Emmetsburg High School rank among public schools in Emmetsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmetsburg High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Emmetsburg, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Emmetsburg on the city page.
Is Emmetsburg High School a good school?
Emmetsburg High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Besides Emmetsburg High School, Emmetsburg Comm School District also operates West Elementary School (293 students) and Emmetsburg Middle School (199 students). See the Emmetsburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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