- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482426002703
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Iowa Park · Resource Index
- 45
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Iowa Park H S held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 50.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 482426002703 · Iowa Park, TX High · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 11.4:1 · 27.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Kidwell El (478 students)
Iowa Park H S held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 48.8 → 50.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Iowa Park H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Iowa Park H S
545 students
- Kidwell El
Kidwell El
478 students
- Bradford El
Bradford El
450 students
- W F George Mid
W F George Middle
430 students
- Iowa Park Jjae 1
Iowa Park Jjaep
1 students
What this shows Iowa Park H S reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iowa Park H S compares
Iowa Park H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,672
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.
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.
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
District finance for Iowa Park Cisd reports $11,672 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
- -
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 (~545 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 544 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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 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 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.
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.