- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Iola, KS
Iola Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Iola Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 200774000244
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iola Sr High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Iola · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Iola Sr High has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iola Sr High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Iola, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Iola Sr High held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 200774000244 · Iola, KS High · SMALL · TRAD
296 enr · 12.9:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Iola Elementary School (619 students)
Iola Sr High held near 322 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.6 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Iola Sr High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iola Elementar
Iola Elementary School
619 students
- This school
Iola Sr High
296 students
- Iola Middle Sc 238
Iola Middle School
238 students
- Iola High Scho 22
Iola High School Virtual
22 students
What this shows Iola Sr High reports 296 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iola Sr High compares
Iola Sr High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▼ 3% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 296 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
296
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in Kansas - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
60.8%
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
$14,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.4, Iola Sr High is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iola reports $14,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iola Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iola Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iola Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iola High School Virtual | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Iola Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar high schools in Iola
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~296 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Iola Sr High
How many students attend Iola Sr High?
Iola Sr High has 296 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iola, KS. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iola Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Iola Sr High is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Iola Sr High?
41.5% of students at Iola Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iola Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Iola Sr High is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Iola, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iola Sr High?
Iola Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Iola Sr High rank among public schools in Iola?
By Resource Investment Index, Iola Sr High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Iola, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Iola?
Besides Iola Sr High, Iola also operates Iola Elementary School (619 students), Iola Middle School (238 students), and Iola High School Virtual (22 students). See the Iola district page for the complete list.