- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Postville, IA
John R Mott Jr/Hi School
Federal NCES profile for John R Mott Jr/Hi School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192334001378
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John R Mott Jr/Hi School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Postville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John R Mott Jr/Hi School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John R Mott Jr/Hi School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Postville, IA.
School address
District: Postville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192334001378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
John R Mott Jr/Hi School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 192334001378 · Postville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 14.3:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cora B Darling Elementary (363 students)
John R Mott Jr/Hi School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.8 → 28.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
John R Mott Jr/Hi School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cora B Darling
Cora B Darling Elementary
363 students
- This school
John R Mott Jr/Hi School
342 students
- Postville Earl 18
Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Ogden St
18 students
- Postville Earl 14
Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/Rec Center
14 students
What this shows John R Mott Jr/Hi School reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How John R Mott Jr/Hi School compares
John R Mott Jr/Hi 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 85% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$14,210
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.2%
White 22.5%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.6, John R Mott Jr/Hi School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Postville Comm School District reports $14,210 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John R Mott Jr/Hi School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cora B Darling Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Ogden St | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/Rec Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to John R Mott Jr/Hi School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 18
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Postville
3 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about John R Mott Jr/Hi School
How many students attend John R Mott Jr/Hi School?
John R Mott Jr/Hi School has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Postville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Mott Jr/Hi School?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Mott Jr/Hi School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 John R Mott Jr/Hi School?
67.5% of students at John R Mott Jr/Hi School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John R Mott Jr/Hi School?
The largest demographic group at John R Mott Jr/Hi School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Postville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John R Mott Jr/Hi School?
John R Mott Jr/Hi School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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).
How does John R Mott Jr/Hi School rank among schools in Postville?
By Resource Investment Index, John R Mott Jr/Hi School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Postville, 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 Postville Comm School District?
Besides John R Mott Jr/Hi School, Postville Comm School District also operates Cora B Darling Elementary (363 students), Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Ogden St (18 students), and Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Post St/Rec Center (14 students). See the Postville Comm School District district page for the complete list.