Enrollment
498
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Nevada, IA
Nevada High School
Federal NCES profile for Nevada 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 192025001202
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nevada, IA.
School address
District: Nevada Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192025001202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nevada High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nevada High School
Nevada High School is a mid-sized high school in Nevada, Iowa, enrolling 498 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 498 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 350 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #129.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 498 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Nevada Comm School District also operates Central Elementary School (632 students) and Nevada Middle School (442 students) alongside Nevada 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 Nevada High School compares
Nevada 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Iowa - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,613
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 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 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 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.7, Nevada High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nevada Comm School District, which includes Nevada High School.
$12,613
Per student
-2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 48.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 Nevada High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nevada Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~498 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Nevada High School
How many students attend Nevada High School?
Nevada High School has 498 students enrolled. It is a high school in Nevada, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada High School is 15.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada High School?
28.3% of students at Nevada High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada High School?
The largest demographic group at Nevada High School is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Nevada, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada High School?
Nevada High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Nevada High School rank among public schools in Nevada?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Nevada, 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 Nevada on the city page.
Is Nevada High School a good school?
Nevada High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Nevada Comm School District?
Besides Nevada High School, Nevada Comm School District also operates Central Elementary School (632 students) and Nevada Middle School (442 students). See the Nevada Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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