Enrollment
508
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Knoxville, IA
Knoxville High School
Federal NCES profile for Knoxville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191584000948
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knoxville High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Knoxville High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knoxville High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Knoxville, IA.
School address
District: Knoxville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191584000948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knoxville High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knoxville High School
Knoxville High School is a mid-sized high school in Knoxville, Iowa, enrolling 508 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.8% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 508 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 334 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #176.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 87 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 261 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Knoxville Comm School District also operates West Elementary (485 students) and Northstar Elementary School (348 students) alongside Knoxville High 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 Knoxville High School compares
Knoxville High 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 508 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
508
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
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
$12,576
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 261 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.6 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 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.0, Knoxville High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 87
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knoxville Comm School District, which includes Knoxville High School.
$12,576
Per student
-2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 54.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 Knoxville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northstar Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knoxville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knoxville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high 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 (~508 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Knoxville High School
How many students attend Knoxville High School?
Knoxville High School has 508 students enrolled. It is a high school in Knoxville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoxville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knoxville High School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knoxville High School?
33.8% of students at Knoxville High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knoxville High School?
The largest demographic group at Knoxville High School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Knoxville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knoxville High School?
Knoxville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Knoxville High School rank among public schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Knoxville High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Knoxville, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Knoxville on the city page.
Is Knoxville High School a good school?
Knoxville High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa 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 Knoxville Comm School District?
Besides Knoxville High School, Knoxville Comm School District also operates West Elementary (485 students), Northstar Elementary School (348 students), and Knoxville Middle School (323 students). See the Knoxville Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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