- Enrollment
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Iowa Colony, TX
Iowa Colony H S
Federal NCES profile for Iowa Colony H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 480809013725
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa Colony H S earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,781
- students enrolled
Iowa Colony H S has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+520 students YoY
Iowa Colony H S grew from 792 students in 2022-23 to 1,312 in 2023-24 (+65.7%).
Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+520 students YoY 480809013725 · Iowa Colony, TX High · MID · TRAD
1,781 enr · 27.4:1 · 48.9% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Alvin H S (2,766 students)
Iowa Colony H S grew from 792 students in 2022-23 to 1,312 in 2023-24 (+65.7%). Teacher FTE added 66.0 → 79.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Iowa Colony H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alvin H S
Alvin H S
2,766 students
- Shadow Creek H
Shadow Creek H S
2,599 students
- Manvel H S
Manvel H S
2,238 students
- This school
Iowa Colony H S
1,781 students
- Dr Ronald E Mc 1,034
Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H
1,034 students
- Rodeo Palms J 842
Rodeo Palms J H
842 students
What this shows Iowa Colony H S reports 1,781 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iowa Colony H S compares
Iowa Colony H S is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 86% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 21% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,781 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,781
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$10,984
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 40.4%
Hispanic or Latino 39.6%
White 11.1%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 40.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Iowa Colony H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
District finance for Alvin Isd reports $10,984 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iowa Colony H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shadow Creek H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Manvel H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr Ronald E Mcnair J H | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rodeo Palms J H | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa Colony H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,599
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,238
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,034
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 842
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~1,781 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~27.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Colony H S
How many students attend Iowa Colony H S?
Iowa Colony H S has 1,781 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iowa Colony, TX. CCD year-over-year: 792 (2022-23) → 1,312 (2023-24), up 520.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Colony H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa Colony H S is 27.4:1, which is 86% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iowa Colony H S?
48.9% of students at Iowa Colony H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa Colony H S?
The largest demographic group at Iowa Colony H S is African American at 40.4% of enrollment, in Iowa Colony, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa Colony H S?
Iowa Colony H S has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Alvin Isd?
Besides Iowa Colony H S, Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students), Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students), and Manvel H S (2,238 students). See the Alvin Isd district page for the complete list.