- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Iowa Falls, IA
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
Federal NCES profile for Iowa Falls - Alden 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 191473000904
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa Falls - Alden High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Iowa Falls · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Iowa Falls - Alden High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Falls - Alden High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Iowa Falls, IA.
School address
District: Iowa Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191473000904 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Iowa Falls - Alden High School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 191473000904 · Iowa Falls, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 13.7:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Rock Run Elementary (292 students)
Iowa Falls - Alden High School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.9 → 28.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Iowa Falls - Alden High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
398 students
- Rock Run Eleme
Rock Run Elementary
292 students
- Pineview Eleme
Pineview Elementary
281 students
- Riverbend Midd
Riverbend Middle School
257 students
What this shows Iowa Falls - Alden High School reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iowa Falls - Alden High School compares
Iowa Falls - Alden 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$11,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 398 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.8, Iowa Falls - Alden High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa Falls Comm School District reports $11,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iowa Falls - Alden High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Run Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pineview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa Falls - Alden High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- 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 (~398 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Falls - Alden High School
How many students attend Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
Iowa Falls - Alden High School has 398 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iowa Falls, IA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa Falls - Alden High School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
31.3% of students at Iowa Falls - Alden High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
The largest demographic group at Iowa Falls - Alden High School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Iowa Falls, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa Falls - Alden High School?
Iowa Falls - Alden 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 Iowa Falls - Alden High School rank among public schools in Iowa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Falls - Alden High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Iowa Falls, 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 Iowa Falls Comm School District?
Besides Iowa Falls - Alden High School, Iowa Falls Comm School District also operates Rock Run Elementary (292 students), Pineview Elementary (281 students), and Riverbend Middle School (257 students). See the Iowa Falls Comm School District district page for the complete list.