Enrollment
58
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 192505001967
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School — Ruthven, IA
Federal NCES profile for Ruthven-Ayrshire High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ruthven-Ayrshire High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School reports 58 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 5.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 41.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 14% above the Iowa average and 20% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 46.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District spends $18,703 per pupil district-wide, above the Iowa average of $17,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.3% from local sources (property taxes), 46.7% from the state, and 8.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ruthven-Ayrshire High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 58 | top 4% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 14% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,703
per pupil, district-wide
— above Iowa avg of $17,211
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 58 Top 4% in Iowa — larger than 96% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Students per teacher 15.4:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 41.6% +14% vs state
NCES ID 192505001967
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 46.6%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District, which includes Ruthven-Ayrshire High School.
$18,703
Per student
+9%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.3%
State 46.7%
Federal 8.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ruthven-Ayrshire High School
How many students attend Ruthven-Ayrshire High School?
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School has 58 students enrolled. It is a other school in Ruthven, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruthven-Ayrshire High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruthven-Ayrshire High School is 15.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ruthven-Ayrshire High School?
41.6% of students at Ruthven-Ayrshire High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ruthven-Ayrshire High School?
The largest demographic group at Ruthven-Ayrshire High School is White at 87.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ruthven, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ruthven-Ayrshire High School?
Ruthven-Ayrshire High School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.