- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Calmar, IA
South Winneshiek High School
Federal NCES profile for South Winneshiek High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192679001565
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Winneshiek High School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 205
- students enrolled
South Winneshiek High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Winneshiek Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192679001565 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
South Winneshiek High School shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-16 students YoY 192679001565 · Calmar, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 13.7:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: South Winneshiek Elementary School (198 students)
South Winneshiek High School shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 195 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Winneshiek High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Winneshiek High School
205 students
- South Winneshi
South Winneshiek Elementary School
198 students
- South Winneshi
South Winneshiek Middle School
126 students
What this shows South Winneshiek High School reports 205 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Winneshiek High School compares
South Winneshiek 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,368
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.5, South Winneshiek High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Winneshiek Comm School District reports $13,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Winneshiek High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Winneshiek Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Winneshiek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Winneshiek High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Winneshiek High School
How many students attend South Winneshiek High School?
South Winneshiek High School has 205 students enrolled. It is a high school in Calmar, IA. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 195 (2023-24), down 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Winneshiek High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Winneshiek High School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Winneshiek High School?
19.9% of students at South Winneshiek High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Winneshiek High School?
The largest demographic group at South Winneshiek High School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Calmar, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Winneshiek High School?
South Winneshiek High School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Winneshiek Comm School District?
Besides South Winneshiek High School, South Winneshiek Comm School District also operates South Winneshiek Elementary School (198 students) and South Winneshiek Middle School (126 students). See the South Winneshiek Comm School District district page for the complete list.