- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Maquoketa, IA
Maquoketa Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Maquoketa Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191851001062
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maquoketa Community High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Maquoketa · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 42.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Maquoketa Community High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maquoketa Community High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Maquoketa, IA.
School address
District: Maquoketa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191851001062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Maquoketa Community High School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.3 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 191851001062 · Maquoketa, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 14:1 · 42.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Maquoketa Middle School (315 students)
Maquoketa Community High School held near 495 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.3 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Maquoketa Community High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maquoketa Community High School
477 students
- Maquoketa Midd
Maquoketa Middle School
315 students
- Cardinal Eleme
Cardinal Elementary School
260 students
- Briggs Element
Briggs Elementary School
207 students
What this shows Maquoketa Community High School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maquoketa Community High School compares
Maquoketa Community 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.6% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$13,996
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 241 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 6.1%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Maquoketa Community High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Maquoketa Comm School District reports $13,996 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Maquoketa Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maquoketa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Briggs Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maquoketa Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Maquoketa Community High School
How many students attend Maquoketa Community High School?
Maquoketa Community High School has 477 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maquoketa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 498 (2022-23) → 495 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Community High School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Maquoketa Community High School?
42.6% of students at Maquoketa Community High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maquoketa Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Maquoketa Community High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Maquoketa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maquoketa Community High School?
Maquoketa Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Maquoketa Community High School rank among public schools in Maquoketa?
By Resource Investment Index, Maquoketa Community High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Maquoketa, 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 Maquoketa Comm School District?
Besides Maquoketa Community High School, Maquoketa Comm School District also operates Maquoketa Middle School (315 students), Cardinal Elementary School (260 students), and Briggs Elementary School (207 students). See the Maquoketa Comm School District district page for the complete list.