- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pella, IA
Pella High School
Federal NCES profile for Pella High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192247001350
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pella High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Pella · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 10.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pella High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pella High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pella, IA.
School address
District: Pella Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192247001350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Pella High School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+27 students YoY 192247001350 · Pella, IA High · MID · TRAD
801 enr · 18.2:1 · 10.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Intermediate (494 students)
Pella High School held near 791 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.4 → 46.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pella High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pella High School
801 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate
494 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
401 students
- Pella Middle S
Pella Middle School
375 students
- Lincoln Elemen 254
Lincoln Elementary School
254 students
What this shows Pella High School reports 801 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pella High School compares
Pella 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.7% | ▼ 71% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 801 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
801
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Iowa - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,217
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 572 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
African American 2.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Pella High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pella Comm School District reports $12,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pella High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pella Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pella High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~801 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pella High School
How many students attend Pella High School?
Pella High School has 801 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pella, IA. CCD year-over-year: 764 (2022-23) → 791 (2023-24), nearly flat (+27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pella High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pella High School is 18.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pella High School?
10.7% of students at Pella High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pella High School?
The largest demographic group at Pella High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Pella, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pella High School?
Pella High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Pella High School rank among public schools in Pella?
By Resource Investment Index, Pella High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Pella, 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 Pella on the city page.
What other schools are in Pella Comm School District?
Besides Pella High School, Pella Comm School District also operates Jefferson Intermediate (494 students), Madison Elementary School (401 students), and Pella Middle School (375 students). See the Pella Comm School District district page for the complete list.