- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pocahontas, IA
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192319000377
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Pocahontas · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 57.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 27
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Pocahontas, IA.
School address
District: Pocahontas Area Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192319000377 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Teacher FTE held 0.4 → 0.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 192319000377 · Pocahontas, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
27 enr · 57.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School (367 students)
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center shrank from 21 students in 2022-23 to 18 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). Teacher FTE held 0.4 → 0.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pocahontas Are
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
367 students
- Pocahontas Are
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
265 students
- This school 27
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
27 students
What this shows Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center reports 27 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center compares
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.1% | ▲ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
44.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Regional Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Pocahontas Area Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center'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
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
How many students attend Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center?
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center has 27 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pocahontas, IA. CCD year-over-year: 21 (2022-23) → 18 (2023-24), down 3.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center?
57.1% of students at Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Pocahontas, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center?
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center rank among public schools in Pocahontas?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center ranks #3 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 Regional Learning Center, Pocahontas Area Comm School District also operates Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School (367 students) and Pocahontas Area Elementary School (265 students). See the Pocahontas Area Comm School District district page for the complete list.