Enrollment
367
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
52.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Pocahontas, Iowa, enrolling 367 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 52.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 367 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.
Against 235 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #137.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 367 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 96 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 367 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Pocahontas Area Comm School District also operates Pocahontas Area Elementary School (265 students) and Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center (27 students) alongside Pocahontas Area Middle/ 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 Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School compares
Pocahontas Area Middle/ 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,615
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pocahontas Area Comm School District, which includes Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School.
$13,615
Per student
+6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 25.5%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar other 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 (~367 students)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Pocahontas on the city page.
Is Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School a good school?
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School earns 41/100 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 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.
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