- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sioux Rapids, IA
Sioux Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Sioux Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190002301896
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sioux Central High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Sioux Rapids · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 28.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Sioux Central High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sioux Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Sioux Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002301896 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sioux Central High School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 190002301896 · Sioux Rapids, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 12.8:1 · 28.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Sioux Central Elementary School (229 students)
Sioux Central High School shrank from 274 students in 2022-23 to 260 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 20.1 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sioux Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sioux Central High School
255 students
- Sioux Central
Sioux Central Elementary School
229 students
- Sioux Central
Sioux Central Middle School
155 students
What this shows Sioux Central High School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sioux Central High School compares
Sioux Central 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.5% | ▼ 22% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,034
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.6, Sioux Central High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux Central Comm School District reports $14,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sioux Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sioux Central Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sioux Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sioux Central High School
How many students attend Sioux Central High School?
Sioux Central High School has 255 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sioux Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 274 (2022-23) → 260 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sioux Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sioux Central High School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Sioux Central High School?
28.5% of students at Sioux Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sioux Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Sioux Central High School is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in Sioux Rapids, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sioux Central High School?
Sioux Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Central High School rank among public schools in Sioux Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Sioux Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Sioux Rapids, 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 Central Comm School District?
Besides Sioux Central High School, Sioux Central Comm School District also operates Sioux Central Elementary School (229 students) and Sioux Central Middle School (155 students). See the Sioux Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.