- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Truro, IA
Interstate 35 High School
Federal NCES profile for Interstate 35 High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191467002196
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Interstate 35 High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Truro · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Interstate 35 High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Interstate 35 High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Truro, IA.
School address
District: Interstate 35 Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191467002196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Interstate 35 High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 191467002196 · Truro, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
385 enr · 16:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Interstate 35 Elementary School (458 students)
Interstate 35 High School held near 266 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.6 → 23.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Interstate 35 High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Interstate 35
Interstate 35 Elementary School
458 students
- This school
Interstate 35 High School
385 students
- Interstate 35
Interstate 35 Middle School
234 students
What this shows Interstate 35 High School reports 385 students on the CCD universe file.
How Interstate 35 High School compares
Interstate 35 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,504
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Interstate 35 High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Interstate 35 Comm School District reports $13,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Interstate 35 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate 35 Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Interstate 35 Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Interstate 35 High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~385 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Interstate 35 High School
How many students attend Interstate 35 High School?
Interstate 35 High School has 385 students enrolled. It is a high school in Truro, IA. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 266 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Interstate 35 High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Interstate 35 High School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Interstate 35 High School?
18.2% of students at Interstate 35 High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Interstate 35 High School?
The largest demographic group at Interstate 35 High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Truro, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Interstate 35 High School?
Interstate 35 High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Interstate 35 High School rank among public schools in Truro?
By Resource Investment Index, Interstate 35 High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Truro, 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 Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Besides Interstate 35 High School, Interstate 35 Comm School District also operates Interstate 35 Elementary School (458 students) and Interstate 35 Middle School (234 students). See the Interstate 35 Comm School District district page for the complete list.