- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Oskaloosa, IA
Oskaloosa High School
Federal NCES profile for Oskaloosa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192187001309
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oskaloosa High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Oskaloosa · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Oskaloosa High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oskaloosa, IA.
School address
District: Oskaloosa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192187001309 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Oskaloosa High School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 192187001309 · Oskaloosa, IA High · MID · TRAD
632 enr · 15.8:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students)
Oskaloosa High School held near 620 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 40.5 → 40.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Oskaloosa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oskaloosa Elem
Oskaloosa Elementary School
903 students
- This school
Oskaloosa High School
632 students
- Oskaloosa Midd
Oskaloosa Middle School
404 students
- Oskaloosa Earl 109
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk
109 students
- Oskaloosa Virt 42
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
42 students
What this shows Oskaloosa High School reports 632 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oskaloosa High School compares
Oskaloosa 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 632 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
632
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.0%
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
$13,366
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 319 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
43
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 1.9%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Oskaloosa High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oskaloosa Comm School District reports $13,366 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oskaloosa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Virtual Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oskaloosa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~632 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Oskaloosa High School
How many students attend Oskaloosa High School?
Oskaloosa High School has 632 students enrolled. It is a high school in Oskaloosa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 600 (2022-23) → 620 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa High School is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Oskaloosa High School?
33.5% of students at Oskaloosa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oskaloosa High School?
The largest demographic group at Oskaloosa High School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Oskaloosa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oskaloosa High School?
Oskaloosa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Oskaloosa High School rank among public schools in Oskaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Besides Oskaloosa High School, Oskaloosa Comm School District also operates Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students), Oskaloosa Middle School (404 students), and Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk (109 students). See the Oskaloosa Comm School District district page for the complete list.