- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lisbon, IA
Lisbon Secondary
Federal NCES profile for Lisbon Secondary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191725001009
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lisbon Secondary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 301
- students enrolled
Lisbon Secondary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Lisbon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191725001009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Lisbon Secondary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 191725001009 · Lisbon, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
301 enr · 13.7:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lisbon Elementary School (461 students)
Lisbon Secondary held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Lisbon Secondary compares
Lisbon Secondary 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 301 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
301
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$12,102
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 301 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Lisbon Secondary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lisbon Comm School District reports $12,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lisbon Secondary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisbon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lisbon Secondary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Lisbon
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lisbon Secondary
How many students attend Lisbon Secondary?
Lisbon Secondary has 301 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lisbon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lisbon Secondary?
The student-teacher ratio at Lisbon Secondary is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Lisbon Secondary?
19.1% of students at Lisbon Secondary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lisbon Secondary?
The largest demographic group at Lisbon Secondary is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Lisbon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lisbon Secondary?
Lisbon Secondary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Lisbon Comm School District?
Besides Lisbon Secondary, Lisbon Comm School District also operates Lisbon Elementary School (461 students). See the Lisbon Comm School District district page for the complete list.