- Enrollment
- 1,911
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Iowa, LA
Iowa High School
Federal NCES profile for Iowa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 220033000238
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,007
- students enrolled
Iowa High School has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Calcasieu Parish · Louisiana
NCES ID 220033000238 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-45 students YoY
Iowa High School held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 75.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-45 students YoY 220033000238 · Iowa, LA Other · MID · TRAD
1,007 enr · 17.1:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sulphur High School (1,911 students)
Iowa High School held near 1,051 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-45 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.3 → 75.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Louisiana schools → · Find another →
Iowa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sulphur High S
Sulphur High School
1,911 students
- Alfred M. Barb
Alfred M. Barbe High School
1,908 students
- Sam Houston Hi
Sam Houston High School
1,141 students
- S. J. Welsh Mi
S. J. Welsh Middle School
1,011 students
- This school
Iowa High School
1,007 students
- Moss Bluff Ele
Moss Bluff Elementary School
969 students
What this shows Iowa High School reports 1,007 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iowa High School compares
Iowa High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▼ 17% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,007
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,724
per pupil, district-wide
- above Louisiana avg of $16,812
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 504 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
225
in-school suspensions + 136 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 32.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Iowa High School is more mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Calcasieu Parish reports $17,724 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iowa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sulphur High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred M. Barbe High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Houston High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| S. J. Welsh Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Moss Bluff Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,908
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Iowa
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~1,007 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iowa High School
How many students attend Iowa High School?
Iowa High School has 1,007 students enrolled. It is a public school in Iowa, LA. CCD year-over-year: 1,096 (2022-23) → 1,051 (2023-24), nearly flat (-45).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa High School is 17.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Iowa High School?
51.9% of students at Iowa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa High School?
The largest demographic group at Iowa High School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Iowa, LA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa High School?
Iowa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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).
What other schools are in Calcasieu Parish?
Besides Iowa High School, Calcasieu Parish also operates Sulphur High School (1,911 students), Alfred M. Barbe High School (1,908 students), and Sam Houston High School (1,141 students). See the Calcasieu Parish district page for the complete list.