- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Red Oak, IA
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Red Oak Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192400001397
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Red Oak · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 47.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Junior/Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Red Oak, IA.
School address
District: Red Oak Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192400001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 192400001397 · Red Oak, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 13.5:1 · 47.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Inman Elementary School (461 students)
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Inman Elementa
Inman Elementary School
461 students
- This school
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School
420 students
- Red Oak Early 51
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
51 students
What this shows Red Oak Junior/Senior High School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Red Oak Junior/Senior High School compares
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.9% | ▲ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Iowa - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$12,936
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
45
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 86.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.6, Red Oak Junior/Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Red Oak Comm School District reports $12,936 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Red Oak Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inman Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Oak Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Oak Junior/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 51
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Red Oak
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Red Oak Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Red Oak Junior/Senior High School?
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School has 420 students enrolled. It is a public school in Red Oak, IA. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Oak Junior/Senior High School is 13.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% 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 Red Oak Junior/Senior High School?
47.9% of students at Red Oak Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Oak Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Red Oak Junior/Senior High School is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Red Oak, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Oak Junior/Senior High School?
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Red Oak Junior/Senior High School rank among public schools in Red Oak?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Oak Junior/Senior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Red Oak, 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 Red Oak Comm School District?
Besides Red Oak Junior/Senior High School, Red Oak Comm School District also operates Inman Elementary School (461 students) and Red Oak Early Childhood Center (51 students). See the Red Oak Comm School District district page for the complete list.