- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pleasant Hill, IA
Southeast Polk High School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Polk High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192682001572
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Polk High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Pleasant Hill · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Polk High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Polk High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA.
School address
District: Southeast Polk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192682001572 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Southeast Polk High School held near 2,294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 124.3 → 126.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-59 students YoY 192682001572 · Pleasant Hill, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,722 enr · 13.9:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Spring Creek - 6th Grade (1,112 students)
Southeast Polk High School held near 2,294 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-59 headcount). Teacher FTE added 124.3 → 126.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Southeast Polk High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southeast Polk High School
1,722 students
- Spring Creek -
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
1,112 students
- Southeast Polk
Southeast Polk Junior High
1,088 students
- Clay Elementar
Clay Elementary
700 students
- Willowbrook El 523
Willowbrook Elementary
523 students
- Four Mile Elem 495
Four Mile Elementary
495 students
What this shows Southeast Polk High School reports 1,722 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Polk High School compares
Southeast Polk 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 | 26.9% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,722 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
1,722
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
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
55.3%
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
$12,583
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
144
in-school suspensions + 170 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
African American 9.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.5, Southeast Polk High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Polk Comm School District reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Polk High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek - 6th Grade | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southeast Polk Junior High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willowbrook Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Four Mile Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Polk High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- 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 (~1,722 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Polk High School
How many students attend Southeast Polk High School?
Southeast Polk High School has 1,722 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pleasant Hill, IA. CCD year-over-year: 2,353 (2022-23) → 2,294 (2023-24), nearly flat (-59).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Polk High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Polk 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 Southeast Polk High School?
26.9% of students at Southeast Polk High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Polk High School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Polk High School is White at 72.2% of enrollment, in Pleasant Hill, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Polk High School?
Southeast Polk High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Southeast Polk High School rank among public schools in Pleasant Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Polk High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Pleasant Hill, 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 Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Besides Southeast Polk High School, Southeast Polk Comm School District also operates Spring Creek - 6th Grade (1,112 students), Southeast Polk Junior High (1,088 students), and Clay Elementary (700 students). See the Southeast Polk Comm School District district page for the complete list.