- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marengo, IA
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191485000910
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 28.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 229
- students enrolled
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Iowa Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191485000910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 19.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 191485000910 · Marengo, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
229 enr · 12.1:1 · 28.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa Valley Elementary School (314 students)
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School held near 224 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 19.6 → 19.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School compares
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.4% | ▼ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 229 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
229
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
$12,214
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa Valley Comm School District reports $12,214 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Valley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Marengo
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 (~229 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School?
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School has 229 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marengo, IA. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% 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 Valley Jr-Sr High School?
28.4% of students at Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Marengo, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School?
Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Iowa Valley Comm School District?
Besides Iowa Valley Jr-Sr High School, Iowa Valley Comm School District also operates Iowa Valley Elementary School (314 students). See the Iowa Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.