- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Lamoni, IA
Lamoni High School
Federal NCES profile for Lamoni High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191632000975
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamoni High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Lamoni · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 39.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamoni High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamoni High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lamoni, IA.
School address
District: Lamoni Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191632000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Lamoni High School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-17.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 191632000975 · Lamoni, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
81 enr · 11.6:1 · 39.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamoni Elementary School (191 students)
Lamoni High School shrank from 98 students in 2022-23 to 81 in 2023-24 (-17.3%). Teacher FTE lost 7.1 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lamoni High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamoni Element
Lamoni Elementary School
191 students
- This school
Lamoni High School
81 students
- Lamoni Middle 63
Lamoni Middle School
63 students
What this shows Lamoni High School reports 81 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamoni High School compares
Lamoni High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.8% | ▲ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 81 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
81
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Iowa - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$11,442
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
6
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Lamoni High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamoni Comm School District reports $11,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamoni High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoni Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lamoni Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamoni High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~81 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamoni High School
How many students attend Lamoni High School?
Lamoni High School has 81 students enrolled. It is a high school in Lamoni, IA. CCD year-over-year: 98 (2022-23) → 81 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamoni High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamoni High School is 11.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 26% 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 Lamoni High School?
39.8% of students at Lamoni High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamoni High School?
The largest demographic group at Lamoni High School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Lamoni, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamoni High School?
Lamoni High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Lamoni High School rank among public schools in Lamoni?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamoni High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Lamoni, 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 Lamoni Comm School District?
Besides Lamoni High School, Lamoni Comm School District also operates Lamoni Elementary School (191 students) and Lamoni Middle School (63 students). See the Lamoni Comm School District district page for the complete list.