- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191584000948
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Knoxville High School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 191584000948 · Knoxville, IA High · MID · TRAD
508 enr · 15.4:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Elementary (485 students)
Knoxville High School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.7 → 34.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Knoxville High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Knoxville High School
508 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
485 students
- Northstar Elem
Northstar Elementary School
348 students
- Knoxville Midd
Knoxville Middle School
323 students
What this shows Knoxville High School reports 508 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knoxville High School compares
Knoxville 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,254
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
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.
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
District finance for Knoxville Comm School District reports $13,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~508 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 500 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
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 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 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.
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.