Enrollment
545
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Iowa Park, TX
Iowa Park H S
Federal NCES profile for Iowa Park H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482426002703
👥 S:T ratio 54
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa Park H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Iowa Park · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Texas
- 27.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Iowa Park H S has class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Park H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Iowa Park, TX.
School address
District: Iowa Park Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482426002703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Iowa Park H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Iowa Park H S
Iowa Park H S is a mid-sized high school in Iowa Park, Texas, enrolling 545 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 27.2% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Texas average.
With 545 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 810 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #401.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 545 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Iowa Park Cisd spends $10,562 per pupil, 23% below the Texas average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Iowa Park Cisd also operates Kidwell El (478 students) and Bradford El (450 students) alongside Iowa Park 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 Park H S compares
Iowa Park 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.2% | ▼ 56% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Texas - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,562
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 545 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
76
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 82.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Iowa Park H S is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Iowa Park Cisd, which includes Iowa Park H S.
$10,562
Per student
-23%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.5%
State 52.1%
Federal 10.4%
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 Park H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidwell El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bradford El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W F George Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iowa Park Jjaep | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa Park H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1
- Students per teacher
- -
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 (~545 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Iowa Park H S
How many students attend Iowa Park H S?
Iowa Park H S has 545 students enrolled. It is a high school in Iowa Park, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Park H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa Park H S is 11.4:1, which is 22% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 27% 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 Park H S?
27.2% of students at Iowa Park H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa Park H S?
The largest demographic group at Iowa Park H S is White at 82.0% of enrollment, in Iowa Park, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa Park H S?
Iowa Park H S has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Iowa Park H S rank among public schools in Iowa Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Iowa Park H S ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Iowa Park, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Iowa Park on the city page.
Is Iowa Park H S a good school?
Iowa Park H S earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools. 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 Iowa Park Cisd?
Besides Iowa Park H S, Iowa Park Cisd also operates Kidwell El (478 students), Bradford El (450 students), and W F George Middle (430 students). See the Iowa Park Cisd district page for the complete list.
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