- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Troy Mills, IA
North-Linn Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for North-Linn Senior 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 192082001243
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North-Linn Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Troy Mills · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 20.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North-Linn Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North-Linn Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Troy Mills, IA.
School address
District: North Linn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192082001243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North-Linn Senior High School shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 192082001243 · Troy Mills, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 10.5:1 · 20.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Linn Elementary (281 students)
North-Linn Senior High School shrank from 166 students in 2022-23 to 157 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.3 → 14.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North-Linn Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Linn Ele
North Linn Elementary
281 students
- This school
North-Linn Senior High School
158 students
- North-Linn Mid 111
North-Linn Middle School
111 students
What this shows North-Linn Senior High School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How North-Linn Senior High School compares
North-Linn Senior 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 | 10.5:1 | ▼ 29% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.5% | ▼ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 9% in Iowa - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$11,950
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Largest group: White at 95.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.5, North-Linn Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Linn Comm School District reports $11,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North-Linn Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Linn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North-Linn Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North-Linn Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~158 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about North-Linn Senior High School
How many students attend North-Linn Senior High School?
North-Linn Senior High School has 158 students enrolled. It is a high school in Troy Mills, IA. CCD year-over-year: 166 (2022-23) → 157 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North-Linn Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North-Linn Senior High School is 10.5:1, which is 29% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 33% 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-Linn Senior High School?
20.5% of students at North-Linn Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North-Linn Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at North-Linn Senior High School is White at 95.6% of enrollment, in Troy Mills, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North-Linn Senior High School?
North-Linn Senior 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 North-Linn Senior High School rank among public schools in Troy Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, North-Linn Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Troy Mills, 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 Linn Comm School District?
Besides North-Linn Senior High School, North Linn Comm School District also operates North Linn Elementary (281 students) and North-Linn Middle School (111 students). See the North Linn Comm School District district page for the complete list.