Enrollment
294
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192184001302
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Osage · Resource Index
- 34
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Osage High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Osage High School
Osage High School is a mid-sized high school in Osage, Iowa, enrolling 294 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 402 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #365, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Osage Comm School District also operates Lincoln Elementary School (405 students) and Osage Middle School (289 students) alongside Osage 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 Osage High School compares
Osage 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,864
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Osage Comm School District, which includes Osage High School.
$11,864
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 48.9%
Federal 11.4%
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 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
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 289
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~294 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Osage on the city page.
Is Osage High School a good school?
Osage High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 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.
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