- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Missouri Valley, IA
Missouri Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Missouri Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191944001146
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Missouri Valley High School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Missouri Valley · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Missouri Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Missouri Valley, IA.
School address
District: Missouri Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191944001146 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Missouri Valley High School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 191944001146 · Missouri Valley, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 10.4:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Missouri Valley Elementary (359 students)
Missouri Valley High School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Missouri Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Missouri Valle
Missouri Valley Elementary
359 students
- This school
Missouri Valley High School
228 students
- Missouri Valle
Missouri Valley Middle School
158 students
What this shows Missouri Valley High School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Missouri Valley High School compares
Missouri Valley 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Iowa - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.4%
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
$13,434
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 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Missouri Valley High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Missouri Valley Comm School District reports $13,434 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Missouri Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Valley Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Missouri Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Missouri Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about Missouri Valley High School
How many students attend Missouri Valley High School?
Missouri Valley High School has 228 students enrolled. It is a high school in Missouri Valley, IA. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Missouri Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Missouri Valley High School is 10.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 34% 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 Missouri Valley High School?
31.5% of students at Missouri Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Missouri Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Missouri Valley High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Missouri Valley, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Missouri Valley High School?
Missouri Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Missouri Valley High School rank among public schools in Missouri Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Missouri Valley High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Missouri Valley, 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 Missouri Valley Comm School District?
Besides Missouri Valley High School, Missouri Valley Comm School District also operates Missouri Valley Elementary (359 students) and Missouri Valley Middle School (158 students). See the Missouri Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.