- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Liberty Center, IA
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192685001576
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 276
- students enrolled
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Southeast Warren Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192685001576 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-8.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-19 students YoY 192685001576 · Liberty Center, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
276 enr · 15.3:1 · 18.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Warren Primary (162 students)
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School shrank from 233 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-8.2%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School
276 students
- Southeast Warr
Southeast Warren Primary
162 students
- Southeast Warr 92
Southeast Warren Intermediate
92 students
What this shows Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School reports 276 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School compares
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 276 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
276
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$15,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Warren Comm School District reports $15,912 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Warren Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southeast Warren Intermediate | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Nationwide other 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 (~276 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School?
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School has 276 students enrolled. It is a public school in Liberty Center, IA. CCD year-over-year: 233 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School?
18.5% of students at Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Liberty Center, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School?
Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Southeast Warren Comm School District?
Besides Southeast Warren Jr-Sr High School, Southeast Warren Comm School District also operates Southeast Warren Primary (162 students) and Southeast Warren Intermediate (92 students). See the Southeast Warren Comm School District district page for the complete list.