- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Pleasant, IA
Mount Pleasant High School
Federal NCES profile for Mount Pleasant High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 191989001172
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mount Pleasant High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Mount Pleasant · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 41.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mount Pleasant High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Mount Pleasant, IA.
School address
District: Mount Pleasant Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191989001172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-61 students YoY
Mount Pleasant High School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 42.3 → 42.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-61 students YoY 191989001172 · Mount Pleasant, IA High · MID · TRAD
545 enr · 13:1 · 41.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Mount Pleasant Middle School (383 students)
Mount Pleasant High School shrank from 582 students in 2022-23 to 521 in 2023-24 (-10.5%). Teacher FTE held 42.3 → 42.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Mount Pleasant High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Mount Pleasant High School
545 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Middle School
383 students
- Van Allen Elem
Van Allen Elementary School
362 students
- Harlan Element
Harlan Elementary School
220 students
- Lincoln Elemen 202
Lincoln Elementary School
202 students
- Salem Elementa 86
Salem Elementary School
86 students
What this shows Mount Pleasant High School reports 545 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mount Pleasant High School compares
Mount Pleasant High School is a shrinking 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.1% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 545 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
545
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 35% in Iowa - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.6%
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
$12,732
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
61
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
Asian 4.8%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.6, Mount Pleasant High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mount Pleasant Comm School District reports $12,732 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mount Pleasant High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pleasant Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Allen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Salem Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mount Pleasant High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 362
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar high schools in Mount Pleasant
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~545 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mount Pleasant High School
How many students attend Mount Pleasant High School?
Mount Pleasant High School has 545 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Pleasant, IA. CCD year-over-year: 582 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), down 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Pleasant High School is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Mount Pleasant High School?
41.1% of students at Mount Pleasant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Pleasant High School?
The largest demographic group at Mount Pleasant High School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Mount Pleasant, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mount Pleasant High School?
Mount Pleasant High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Mount Pleasant High School rank among public schools in Mount Pleasant?
By Resource Investment Index, Mount Pleasant High School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant on the city page.
What other schools are in Mount Pleasant Comm School District?
Besides Mount Pleasant High School, Mount Pleasant Comm School District also operates Mount Pleasant Middle School (383 students), Van Allen Elementary School (362 students), and Harlan Elementary School (220 students). See the Mount Pleasant Comm School District district page for the complete list.