Enrollment
140
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Montezuma, IA
Montezuma High School
Federal NCES profile for Montezuma High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191959001150
👥 S:T ratio 53
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montezuma High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Montezuma · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montezuma High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montezuma, IA.
School address
District: Montezuma Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191959001150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montezuma High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montezuma High School
Montezuma High School is a small high school in Montezuma, Iowa, enrolling 140 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 140 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 150 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #99.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 140 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Montezuma Comm School District also operates Montezuma Elementary School (218 students) and Montezuma Junior High School (106 students) alongside Montezuma 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 Montezuma High School compares
Montezuma 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.6%
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
$11,315
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 140 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 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 94.3%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Largest group: White at 94.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.0, Montezuma High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montezuma Comm School District, which includes Montezuma High School.
$11,315
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 33.7%
Federal 12.0%
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 Montezuma High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montezuma Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Montezuma Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Montezuma High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 218
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 106
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~140 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Montezuma High School
How many students attend Montezuma High School?
Montezuma High School has 140 students enrolled. It is a high school in Montezuma, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montezuma High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montezuma High School is 11.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% 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 Montezuma High School?
23.0% of students at Montezuma High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montezuma High School?
The largest demographic group at Montezuma High School is White at 94.3% of enrollment, in Montezuma, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montezuma High School?
Montezuma High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montezuma High School rank among public schools in Montezuma?
By Resource Investment Index, Montezuma High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Montezuma, 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 Montezuma on the city page.
Is Montezuma High School a good school?
Montezuma High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of 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 Montezuma Comm School District?
Besides Montezuma High School, Montezuma Comm School District also operates Montezuma Elementary School (218 students), Montezuma Junior High School (106 students), and Montezuma Virtual Learning Academy (4 students). See the Montezuma Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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