- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Des Moines, IA
Saydel High School
Federal NCES profile for Saydel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192532001447
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Saydel High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 6
- high schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Saydel High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Saydel High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: Saydel Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192532001447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Saydel High School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 192532001447 · Des Moines, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
458 enr · 13.9:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Cornell Elementary School (555 students)
Saydel High School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.3 → 29.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Saydel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cornell Elemen
Cornell Elementary School
555 students
- This school
Saydel High School
458 students
- Woodside Middl
Woodside Middle School
396 students
What this shows Saydel High School reports 458 students on the CCD universe file.
How Saydel High School compares
Saydel 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
458
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.2%
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
$15,826
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 458 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 36.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Saydel High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saydel Comm School District reports $15,826 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Saydel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodside Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Saydel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Similar high schools in Des Moines
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Lincoln High School
Standard public school
2,364 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt High School
Standard public school
2,051 students 31.1:1 students per teacher
East High School
Standard public school
1,952 students 20.8:1 students per teacher
North High School
Standard public school
1,428 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Hoover High School
Standard public school
898 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~458 students)
Frequently asked questions about Saydel High School
How many students attend Saydel High School?
Saydel High School has 458 students enrolled. It is a high school in Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 451 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saydel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saydel High School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Saydel High School?
51.2% of students at Saydel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Saydel High School?
The largest demographic group at Saydel High School is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Des Moines, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Saydel High School?
Saydel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Saydel High School rank among high schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Saydel High School ranks #3 of 6 high schools in Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Saydel Comm School District?
Besides Saydel High School, Saydel Comm School District also operates Cornell Elementary School (555 students) and Woodside Middle School (396 students). See the Saydel Comm School District district page for the complete list.