- Enrollment
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Norwalk, IA
Norwalk Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Norwalk Senior 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 192124001275
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwalk Senior High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 16.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwalk Senior High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Norwalk, IA.
School address
District: Norwalk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192124001275 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Norwalk Senior High School held near 1,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 192124001275 · Norwalk, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,035 enr · 17:1 · 16.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk Middle School (824 students)
Norwalk Senior High School held near 1,035 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 61.4 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Norwalk Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Norwalk Senior High School
1,035 students
- Norwalk Middle
Norwalk Middle School
824 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills Elementary
558 students
- Lakewood Eleme
Lakewood Elementary School
554 students
- Oviatt Element
Oviatt Elementary School
548 students
What this shows Norwalk Senior High School reports 1,035 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwalk Senior High School compares
Norwalk Senior 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.1% | ▼ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,035 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,035
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.5%
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
$11,287
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
Counselors3.3 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Norwalk Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk Comm School District reports $11,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwalk Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oviatt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwalk Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~1,035 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
Frequently asked questions about Norwalk Senior High School
How many students attend Norwalk Senior High School?
Norwalk Senior High School has 1,035 students enrolled. It is a high school in Norwalk, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,035 (2022-23) → 1,035 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwalk Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwalk Senior High School is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwalk Senior High School?
16.1% of students at Norwalk Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwalk Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Norwalk Senior High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Norwalk, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwalk Senior High School?
Norwalk Senior 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 Norwalk Senior High School rank among public schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk Comm School District?
Besides Norwalk Senior High School, Norwalk Comm School District also operates Norwalk Middle School (824 students), Orchard Hills Elementary (558 students), and Lakewood Elementary School (554 students). See the Norwalk Comm School District district page for the complete list.