- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Osage, IA
Osage High School
Federal NCES profile for Osage 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 192184001302
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Osage High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Osage · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 23.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Osage High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Osage High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Osage, IA.
School address
District: Osage Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192184001302 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Osage High School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 192184001302 · Osage, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 12.8:1 · 23.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Elementary School (405 students)
Osage High School shrank from 313 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Osage High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln Elemen
Lincoln Elementary School
405 students
- This school
Osage High School
294 students
- Osage Middle S
Osage Middle School
289 students
What this shows Osage High School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Osage High School compares
Osage High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.6% | ▼ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.8%
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
$12,267
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, Osage High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Osage Comm School District reports $12,267 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Osage High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Osage Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Osage High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Osage High School
How many students attend Osage High School?
Osage High School has 294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Osage, IA. CCD year-over-year: 313 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Osage High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Osage High School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Osage High School?
23.6% of students at Osage High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Osage High School?
The largest demographic group at Osage High School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Osage, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Osage High School?
Osage High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Osage High School rank among public schools in Osage?
By Resource Investment Index, Osage High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Osage, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Osage Comm School District?
Besides Osage High School, Osage Comm School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (405 students) and Osage Middle School (289 students). See the Osage Comm School District district page for the complete list.