- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Grinnell, IA
Grinnell Community Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Grinnell Community Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191320000792
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grinnell Community Senior High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Grinnell · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Grinnell Community Senior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Grinnell, IA.
School address
District: Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191320000792 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Grinnell Community Senior High School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 191320000792 · Grinnell, IA High · MID · TRAD
512 enr · 15.1:1 · 25.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Grinnell Community Middle School (420 students)
Grinnell Community Senior High School held near 486 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Grinnell Community Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Grinnell Community Senior High School
512 students
- Grinnell Commu
Grinnell Community Middle School
420 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
242 students
- Davis Elementa
Davis Elementary School
213 students
- Bailey Park El 147
Bailey Park Elementary School
147 students
What this shows Grinnell Community Senior High School reports 512 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grinnell Community Senior High School compares
Grinnell Community 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.3% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 512 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
512
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.2%
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
$17,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Grinnell Community 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 Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District reports $17,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grinnell Community Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bailey Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grinnell Community Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~512 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grinnell Community Senior High School
How many students attend Grinnell Community Senior High School?
Grinnell Community Senior High School has 512 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grinnell, IA. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 486 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grinnell Community Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grinnell Community Senior High School is 15.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grinnell Community Senior High School?
25.3% of students at Grinnell Community Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grinnell Community Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Grinnell Community Senior High School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Grinnell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grinnell Community Senior High School?
Grinnell Community Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Grinnell Community Senior High School rank among public schools in Grinnell?
By Resource Investment Index, Grinnell Community Senior High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Grinnell, 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 Grinnell on the city page.
What other schools are in Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District?
Besides Grinnell Community Senior High School, Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District also operates Grinnell Community Middle School (420 students), Fairview Elementary School (242 students), and Davis Elementary School (213 students). See the Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.