- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Alleman, IA
North Polk High School
Federal NCES profile for North Polk High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192091001248
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Polk High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Alleman · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 9.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Polk High School has class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Polk High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alleman, IA.
School address
District: North Polk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192091001248 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
North Polk High School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 192091001248 · Alleman, IA High · MID · TRAD
644 enr · 17.9:1 · 9.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: North Polk Middle School (504 students)
North Polk High School held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.6 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Polk High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Polk High School
644 students
- North Polk Mid
North Polk Middle School
504 students
- North Polk Cen
North Polk Central Elementary School
408 students
- North Polk Wes
North Polk West Elementary School
396 students
- Big Creek Elem
Big Creek Elementary
357 students
What this shows North Polk High School reports 644 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Polk High School compares
North Polk 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 | 17.9:1 | ▲ 21% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.3% | ▼ 74% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 644 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
644
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% 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
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 88% in Iowa - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
25.0%
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
$11,506
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, North Polk High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Polk Comm School District reports $11,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Polk High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Polk Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Polk Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Polk West Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Polk High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~644 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Polk High School
How many students attend North Polk High School?
North Polk High School has 644 students enrolled. It is a high school in Alleman, IA. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Polk High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Polk High School is 17.9:1, which is 21% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Polk High School?
9.3% of students at North Polk High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Polk High School?
The largest demographic group at North Polk High School is White at 91.6% of enrollment, in Alleman, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Polk High School?
North Polk High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Polk High School rank among public schools in Alleman?
By Resource Investment Index, North Polk High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Alleman, 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 Polk Comm School District?
Besides North Polk High School, North Polk Comm School District also operates North Polk Middle School (504 students), North Polk Central Elementary School (408 students), and North Polk West Elementary School (396 students). See the North Polk Comm School District district page for the complete list.