Enrollment
1,081
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Eldridge, IA
North Scott High School
Federal NCES profile for North Scott High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192094001256
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Scott High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Eldridge · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Scott High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Scott High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eldridge, IA.
School address
District: North Scott Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192094001256 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
62.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Scott High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Scott High School
North Scott High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Eldridge, Iowa, enrolling 1,081 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.4:1 is larger than about 87% of Iowa schools and 18% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Iowa average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,081 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Scott Comm School District also operates Edward White Elementary School (556 students) and North Scott Junior High School (531 students) alongside North Scott 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 North Scott High School compares
North Scott 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$10,919
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 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 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, North Scott High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Scott Comm School District, which includes North Scott High School.
$10,919
Per student
-15%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.7%
State 52.6%
Federal 8.7%
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 North Scott High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward White Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Scott Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alan Shepard Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Scott High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~1,081 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Scott High School
How many students attend North Scott High School?
North Scott High School has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eldridge, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Scott High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Scott High School is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Scott High School?
18.3% of students at North Scott High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Scott High School?
The largest demographic group at North Scott High School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Eldridge, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Scott High School?
North Scott High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 North Scott High School rank among public schools in Eldridge?
By Resource Investment Index, North Scott High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Eldridge, 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 Eldridge on the city page.
Is North Scott High School a good school?
North Scott High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 North Scott Comm School District?
Besides North Scott High School, North Scott Comm School District also operates Edward White Elementary School (556 students), North Scott Junior High School (531 students), and Alan Shepard Elementary School (467 students). See the North Scott Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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