- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Spirit Lake, IA
Spirit Lake High School
Federal NCES profile for Spirit Lake High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192700001585
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spirit Lake High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Spirit Lake · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Spirit Lake High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Lake High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spirit Lake, IA.
School address
District: Spirit Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192700001585 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Spirit Lake High School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 192700001585 · Spirit Lake, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
393 enr · 17.1:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Spirit Lake Elementary School (547 students)
Spirit Lake High School held near 396 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 24.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Spirit Lake High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spirit Lake El
Spirit Lake Elementary School
547 students
- This school
Spirit Lake High School
393 students
- Spirit Lake Mi
Spirit Lake Middle School
379 students
What this shows Spirit Lake High School reports 393 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spirit Lake High School compares
Spirit Lake 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 393 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
393
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Iowa - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$11,816
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 393 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.7, Spirit Lake High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spirit Lake Comm School District reports $11,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spirit Lake High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spirit Lake Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spirit Lake High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 379
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~393 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spirit Lake High School
How many students attend Spirit Lake High School?
Spirit Lake High School has 393 students enrolled. It is a high school in Spirit Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 396 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake High School is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spirit Lake High School?
19.6% of students at Spirit Lake High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spirit Lake High School?
The largest demographic group at Spirit Lake High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Spirit Lake, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spirit Lake High School?
Spirit Lake High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Spirit Lake High School rank among public schools in Spirit Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Lake High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Spirit Lake, 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 Spirit Lake Comm School District?
Besides Spirit Lake High School, Spirit Lake Comm School District also operates Spirit Lake Elementary School (547 students) and Spirit Lake Middle School (379 students). See the Spirit Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.