- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192025001202
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Nevada High School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 192025001202 · Nevada, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 15.6:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (632 students)
Nevada High School held near 503 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Nevada High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
632 students
- This school
Nevada High School
498 students
- Nevada Middle
Nevada Middle School
442 students
What this shows Nevada High School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nevada High School compares
Nevada 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 | 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 methodology
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 $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 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.
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
District finance for Nevada Comm School District reports $12,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- 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 (~498 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 503 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
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 48/100 (typical 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 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.
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.