- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Glenwood, IA
Glenwood Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Glenwood Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191269000767
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Glenwood Senior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Glenwood · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Glenwood Senior High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glenwood, IA.
School address
District: Glenwood Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191269000767 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Glenwood Senior High School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 191269000767 · Glenwood, IA High · MID · TRAD
570 enr · 15.4:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Elementary School (538 students)
Glenwood Senior High School held near 599 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Glenwood Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Glenwood Senior High School
570 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elementary School
538 students
- Glenwood Middl
Glenwood Middle School
453 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
440 students
What this shows Glenwood Senior High School reports 570 students on the CCD universe file.
How Glenwood Senior High School compares
Glenwood Senior 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 570 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
570
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.8%
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
$12,120
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Glenwood Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glenwood Comm School District reports $12,120 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Glenwood Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Glenwood Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~570 students)
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Senior High School
How many students attend Glenwood Senior High School?
Glenwood Senior High School has 570 students enrolled. It is a high school in Glenwood, IA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 599 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Glenwood Senior High School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Glenwood Senior High School?
27.5% of students at Glenwood Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Glenwood Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Glenwood Senior High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Glenwood, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Glenwood Senior High School?
Glenwood Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Glenwood Senior High School rank among public schools in Glenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Glenwood Senior High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Glenwood, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Glenwood Comm School District?
Besides Glenwood Senior High School, Glenwood Comm School District also operates Northeast Elementary School (538 students), Glenwood Middle School (453 students), and West Elementary School (440 students). See the Glenwood Comm School District district page for the complete list.