Enrollment
342
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John R Mott Jr/Hi School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at John R Mott Jr/Hi School
John R Mott Jr/Hi School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Postville, Iowa, enrolling 342 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 67.5% of students qualify for free meals, 85% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 342 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 118 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (23%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Postville's public schools, it stands alongside Cora B Darling Elementary (363 students): John R Mott Jr/Hi School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.3:1 vs 10.4:1).
Postville Comm School District also operates Cora B Darling Elementary (363 students) and Postville Early Childhood Preschool/Ogden St (18 students) alongside John R Mott Jr/Hi School.
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 John R Mott Jr/Hi School compares
John R Mott Jr/Hi School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,450
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Postville Comm School District, which includes John R Mott Jr/Hi School.
$14,450
Per student
+12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 53.0%
Federal 18.8%
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 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
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~342 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all schools in Postville on the city page.
Is John R Mott Jr/Hi School a good school?
John R Mott Jr/Hi School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 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.
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