- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
Federal NCES profile for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192319001373
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pocahontas · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pocahontas, IA.
School address
District: Pocahontas Area Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192319001373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 192319001373 · Pocahontas, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 13.1:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Pocahontas Area Elementary School (265 students)
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School held near 374 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.6 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
367 students
- Pocahontas Are
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
265 students
- Pocahontas Are 27
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
27 students
What this shows Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School compares
Pocahontas Area Middle/ 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$13,907
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 367 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pocahontas Area Comm School District reports $13,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Area Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
How many students attend Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School has 367 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pocahontas, IA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
52.6% of students at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
The largest demographic group at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Pocahontas, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ 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 Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School rank among public schools in Pocahontas?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pocahontas, 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 Pocahontas Area Comm School District?
Besides Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School, Pocahontas Area Comm School District also operates Pocahontas Area Elementary School (265 students) and Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center (27 students). See the Pocahontas Area Comm School District district page for the complete list.