Enrollment
1,781
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
27.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+86% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iowa Colony H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iowa Colony H S
Iowa Colony H S is a large high school in Iowa Colony, Texas, enrolling 1,781 students.
Class loads run heavy: 27.4:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 86% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,781 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #238, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (40%) and Hispanic or Latino (40%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
The surrounding Alvin Isd spends $10,659 per pupil, 22% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Alvin Isd also operates Alvin H S (2,766 students) and Shadow Creek H S (2,599 students) alongside Iowa Colony H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Iowa Colony H S compares
Iowa Colony H S on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,659
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alvin Isd, which includes Iowa Colony H S.
$10,659
Per student
-22%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 54.1%
Federal 10.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,766
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,781 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Iowa Colony H S a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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