Enrollment
1,035
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192124001275
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwalk Senior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwalk Senior High School
Norwalk Senior High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Norwalk, Iowa, enrolling 1,035 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.1% free-meal eligibility runs 56% below the Iowa average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,035 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 63 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #32.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 319 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Norwalk Comm School District also operates Norwalk Middle School (824 students) and Orchard Hills Elementary (558 students) alongside Norwalk Senior 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 Norwalk Senior High School compares
Norwalk Senior 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,513
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
Counselors3.3 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Norwalk Comm School District, which includes Norwalk Senior High School.
$10,513
Per student
-18%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.1%
State 57.0%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 824
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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
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 (~1,035 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17:1)
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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.
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 48/100 (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 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.
Is Norwalk Senior High School a good school?
Norwalk Senior High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 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.
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