Enrollment
206
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Delhi, IA
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191854001067
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Delhi · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Delhi, IA.
School address
District: Maquoketa Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191854001067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Maquoketa Valley Senior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Delhi, Iowa, enrolling 206 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.9% free-meal eligibility runs 45% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 206 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #79.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 196 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Maquoketa Valley Comm School District also operates Delhi Elementary School (166 students) and Maquoketa Valley Middle School (145 students) alongside Maquoketa Valley Senior High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Maquoketa Valley Senior High School compares
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.8%
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
$12,398
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 196 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 96.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 96.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.6, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Maquoketa Valley Comm School District, which includes Maquoketa Valley Senior High School.
$12,398
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.9%
State 43.8%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Maquoketa Valley Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maquoketa Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnston Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Earlville Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Maquoketa Valley Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~206 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
How many students attend Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School has 206 students enrolled. It is a high school in Delhi, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% 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 Valley Senior High School?
19.9% of students at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is White at 96.1% of enrollment, in Delhi, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Maquoketa Valley Senior High School?
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Maquoketa Valley Senior High School rank among public schools in Delhi?
By Resource Investment Index, Maquoketa Valley Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Delhi, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Delhi on the city page.
Is Maquoketa Valley Senior High School a good school?
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Maquoketa Valley Comm School District?
Besides Maquoketa Valley Senior High School, Maquoketa Valley Comm School District also operates Delhi Elementary School (166 students), Maquoketa Valley Middle School (145 students), and Johnston Elementary School (94 students). See the Maquoketa Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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