Enrollment
334
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Oelwein, IA
Oelwein High School
Federal NCES profile for Oelwein High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192163001288
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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
Oelwein High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Oelwein · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oelwein High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oelwein High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Oelwein, IA.
School address
District: Oelwein Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192163001288 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oelwein High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oelwein High School
Oelwein High School is a mid-sized high school in Oelwein, Iowa, enrolling 334 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 334 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 438 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #232.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 171 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 72 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 334 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Oelwein Comm School District also operates Oelwein Middle School (350 students) and Wings Park Elementary School (294 students) alongside Oelwein 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 Oelwein High School compares
Oelwein 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.5%
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
$13,185
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 171 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 35 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 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 85.6%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Oelwein 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 Oelwein Comm School District, which includes Oelwein High School.
$13,185
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 50.0%
Federal 20.2%
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 Oelwein High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wings Park Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oelwein Online School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Husky Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oelwein High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 87.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~334 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oelwein High School
How many students attend Oelwein High School?
Oelwein High School has 334 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oelwein, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oelwein High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oelwein High School is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 Oelwein High School?
38.9% of students at Oelwein High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oelwein High School?
The largest demographic group at Oelwein High School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Oelwein, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oelwein High School?
Oelwein High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Oelwein High School rank among public schools in Oelwein?
By Resource Investment Index, Oelwein High School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Oelwein, 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 Oelwein on the city page.
Is Oelwein High School a good school?
Oelwein High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. 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 Oelwein Comm School District?
Besides Oelwein High School, Oelwein Comm School District also operates Oelwein Middle School (350 students), Wings Park Elementary School (294 students), and Oelwein Online School (175 students). See the Oelwein Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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