- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tama, IA
South Tama County High School
Federal NCES profile for South Tama County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192673001556
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Tama County High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 421
- students enrolled
South Tama County High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
South Tama County High School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 192673001556 · Tama, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
421 enr · 14:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: South Tama County Elementary School (534 students)
South Tama County High School shrank from 472 students in 2022-23 to 448 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 30.2 → 27.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Tama County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Tama Cou
South Tama County Elementary School
534 students
- This school
South Tama County High School
421 students
- South Tama Cou
South Tama County Middle School
413 students
What this shows South Tama County High School reports 421 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Tama County High School compares
South Tama County 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 421 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
421
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.7%
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
$13,294
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 222 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.7%
Hispanic or Latino 36.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 46.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, South Tama County High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Tama County reports $13,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Tama County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Tama County Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Tama County Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Tama County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~421 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Tama County High School
How many students attend South Tama County High School?
South Tama County High School has 421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tama, IA. CCD year-over-year: 472 (2022-23) → 448 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Tama County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Tama County High School is 14:1, which is 5% 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 South Tama County High School?
46.4% of students at South Tama County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Tama County High School?
The largest demographic group at South Tama County High School is White at 46.7% of enrollment, in Tama, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Tama County High School?
South Tama County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Tama County?
Besides South Tama County High School, South Tama County also operates South Tama County Elementary School (534 students) and South Tama County Middle School (413 students). See the South Tama County district page for the complete list.