- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Armstrong, IA
North Union High School
Federal NCES profile for North Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190385001899
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Union High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 39.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 170
- students enrolled
North Union High School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Union Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190385001899 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
North Union High School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190385001899 · Armstrong, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 12.1:1 · 39.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Union Elementary (130 students)
North Union High School held near 186 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.6 → 16.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How North Union High School compares
North Union 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.2% | ▲ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$14,855
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, North Union High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Union Comm School District reports $14,855 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Union Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Union High School
How many students attend North Union High School?
North Union High School has 170 students enrolled. It is a high school in Armstrong, IA. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 186 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Union High School is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% 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 Union High School?
39.2% of students at North Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Union High School?
The largest demographic group at North Union High School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Armstrong, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Union High School?
North Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Union Comm School District?
Besides North Union High School, North Union Comm School District also operates North Union Elementary (130 students). See the North Union Comm School District district page for the complete list.