- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lake Mills, IA
Lake Mills Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Mills Senior 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 191611000965
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Mills Senior High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lake Mills · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Mills Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, IA.
School address
District: Lake Mills Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191611000965 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Lake Mills Senior High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 191611000965 · Lake Mills, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 10.7:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Mills Elementary School (303 students)
Lake Mills Senior High School held near 213 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lake Mills Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Mills Ele
Lake Mills Elementary School
303 students
- This school
Lake Mills Senior High School
193 students
- Lake Mills Mid
Lake Mills Middle School
146 students
What this shows Lake Mills Senior High School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Mills Senior High School compares
Lake Mills Senior 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 33% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 11% in Iowa - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.8%
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
$12,708
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
17
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 80.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, Lake Mills Senior High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Mills Comm School District reports $12,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Mills Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lake Mills Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Mills Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mills Senior High School
How many students attend Lake Mills Senior High School?
Lake Mills Senior High School has 193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lake Mills, IA. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 213 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Senior High School is 10.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% 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 Lake Mills Senior High School?
24.3% of students at Lake Mills Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Mills Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Mills Senior High School is White at 80.8% of enrollment, in Lake Mills, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Mills Senior High School?
Lake Mills Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lake Mills Senior High School rank among public schools in Lake Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills Comm School District?
Besides Lake Mills Senior High School, Lake Mills Comm School District also operates Lake Mills Elementary School (303 students) and Lake Mills Middle School (146 students). See the Lake Mills Comm School District district page for the complete list.