- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sioux Center, IA
Sioux Center High School
Federal NCES profile for Sioux Center High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192637001496
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sioux Center High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sioux Center · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sioux Center High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Center High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sioux Center, IA.
School address
District: Sioux Center Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192637001496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Sioux Center High School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 192637001496 · Sioux Center, IA High · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 17.3:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Kinsey Elementary School (483 students)
Sioux Center High School held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.1 → 31.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sioux Center High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sioux Center High School
518 students
- Kinsey Element
Kinsey Elementary School
483 students
- Sioux Center M
Sioux Center Middle School
367 students
- Sioux Center I
Sioux Center Intermediate School
242 students
What this shows Sioux Center High School reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sioux Center High School compares
Sioux Center 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Iowa - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.3%
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
$11,474
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.4%
Hispanic or Latino 46.1%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Sioux Center High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Center Comm School District reports $11,474 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sioux Center High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sioux Center Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sioux Center Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sioux Center High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sioux Center High School
How many students attend Sioux Center High School?
Sioux Center High School has 518 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sioux Center, IA. CCD year-over-year: 495 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sioux Center High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sioux Center High School is 17.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sioux Center High School?
33.5% of students at Sioux Center High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sioux Center High School?
The largest demographic group at Sioux Center High School is White at 50.4% of enrollment, in Sioux Center, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sioux Center High School?
Sioux Center High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Sioux Center High School rank among public schools in Sioux Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Center High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sioux Center, 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 Sioux Center Comm School District?
Besides Sioux Center High School, Sioux Center Comm School District also operates Kinsey Elementary School (483 students), Sioux Center Middle School (367 students), and Sioux Center Intermediate School (242 students). See the Sioux Center Comm School District district page for the complete list.