Enrollment
102
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · George, IA
George-Little Rock Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for George-Little Rock Senior 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 191248000758
👥 S:T ratio 66
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George-Little Rock Senior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in George · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 34.1%
- free-lunch eligible
George-Little Rock Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George-Little Rock Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in George, IA.
School address
District: George-Little Rock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191248000758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George-Little Rock Senior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at George-Little Rock Senior High School
George-Little Rock Senior High School is a small high school in George, Iowa, enrolling 102 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.5:1, George-Little Rock Senior High School is leaner than roughly 98% of Iowa schools and 43% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.1% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Iowa schools, with 102 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 94 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
George-Little Rock Comm School District also operates George-Little Rock Elementary School (232 students) and George-Little Rock Middle School (61 students) alongside George-Little Rock Senior 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 George-Little Rock Senior High School compares
George-Little Rock Senior 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 | 8.5:1 | ▼ 43% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.1% | ▼ 6% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.5:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
8.5:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Iowa - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$11,865
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 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 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, George-Little Rock Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George-Little Rock Comm School District, which includes George-Little Rock Senior High School.
$11,865
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 39.8%
Federal 10.2%
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 George-Little Rock Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George-Little Rock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George-Little Rock Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to George-Little Rock Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George-Little Rock Senior High School
How many students attend George-Little Rock Senior High School?
George-Little Rock Senior High School has 102 students enrolled. It is a high school in George, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George-Little Rock Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at George-Little Rock Senior High School is 8.5:1, which is 43% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 46% 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 George-Little Rock Senior High School?
34.1% of students at George-Little Rock Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George-Little Rock Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at George-Little Rock Senior High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in George, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George-Little Rock Senior High School?
George-Little Rock Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George-Little Rock Senior High School rank among public schools in George?
By Resource Investment Index, George-Little Rock Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in George, 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 George on the city page.
Is George-Little Rock Senior High School a good school?
George-Little Rock Senior High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% 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 George-Little Rock Comm School District?
Besides George-Little Rock Senior High School, George-Little Rock Comm School District also operates George-Little Rock Elementary School (232 students), George-Little Rock Middle School (61 students), and George Preschool (16 students). See the George-Little Rock Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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