- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191854001067
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 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 56/100 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
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 191854001067 · Delhi, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 12.1:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Delhi Elementary School (166 students)
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School grew from 191 students in 2022-23 to 211 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
206 students
- Delhi Elementa
Delhi Elementary School
166 students
- Maquoketa Vall
Maquoketa Valley Middle School
145 students
- Johnston Eleme
Johnston Elementary School
94 students
- Earlville Elem
Earlville Elementary School
91 students
What this shows Maquoketa Valley Senior High School reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Maquoketa Valley Senior High School compares
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,508
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
Counselors1.1 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.
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
District finance for Maquoketa Valley Comm School District reports $12,508 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~206 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 191 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), up 20.
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 56/100 (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).
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.
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.