- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Buffalo Center, IA
North Iowa High School
Federal NCES profile for North Iowa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190575000177
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Iowa High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo Center · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Iowa High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Iowa High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buffalo Center, IA.
School address
District: North Iowa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190575000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
North Iowa High School grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+14.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.9 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 190575000177 · Buffalo Center, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 12.4:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center (227 students)
North Iowa High School grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 134 in 2023-24 (+14.5%). Teacher FTE lost 10.9 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Iowa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Iowa Ele
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
227 students
- This school
North Iowa High School
124 students
- North Iowa Mid
North Iowa Middle School
115 students
What this shows North Iowa High School reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Iowa High School compares
North Iowa High School is a growing 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.6%
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
$13,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, North Iowa High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Iowa Comm School District reports $13,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Iowa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Iowa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Iowa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 115
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Iowa High School
How many students attend North Iowa High School?
North Iowa High School has 124 students enrolled. It is a high school in Buffalo Center, IA. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Iowa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Iowa High School is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 North Iowa High School?
33.3% of students at North Iowa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Iowa High School?
The largest demographic group at North Iowa High School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Buffalo Center, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Iowa High School?
North Iowa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 North Iowa High School rank among public schools in Buffalo Center?
By Resource Investment Index, North Iowa High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Buffalo Center, 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 North Iowa Comm School District?
Besides North Iowa High School, North Iowa Comm School District also operates North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center (227 students) and North Iowa Middle School (115 students). See the North Iowa Comm School District district page for the complete list.