- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Ansgar, IA
St Ansgar High School
Federal NCES profile for St Ansgar High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 70/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192520001442
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Ansgar High School earns 70/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in St Ansgar · Resource Index
- 70
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
St Ansgar High School has class sizes smaller than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Ansgar High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in St Ansgar, IA.
School address
District: St Ansgar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192520001442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
St Ansgar High School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 192520001442 · St Ansgar, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
166 enr · 9.2:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 70
Nearest enrollment peer: St Ansgar Elementary School (345 students)
St Ansgar High School shrank from 171 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 18.8 → 18.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
St Ansgar High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Ansgar Elem
St Ansgar Elementary School
345 students
- This school
St Ansgar High School
166 students
- St Ansgar Midd 132
St Ansgar Middle School
132 students
What this shows St Ansgar High School reports 166 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Ansgar High School compares
St Ansgar 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 38% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 166 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
166
Bigger than 16% 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 4% in Iowa - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,762
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 83 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, St Ansgar High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Ansgar Comm School District reports $12,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Ansgar High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ansgar Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Ansgar Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Ansgar High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~166 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Ansgar High School
How many students attend St Ansgar High School?
St Ansgar High School has 166 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Ansgar, IA. CCD year-over-year: 171 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ansgar High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ansgar High School is 9.2:1, which is 38% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 41% 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 St Ansgar High School?
19.9% of students at St Ansgar High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Ansgar High School?
The largest demographic group at St Ansgar High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in St Ansgar, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Ansgar High School?
St Ansgar High School has a Resource Investment Index of 70/100 (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).
How does St Ansgar High School rank among public schools in St Ansgar?
By Resource Investment Index, St Ansgar High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in St Ansgar, 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 St Ansgar Comm School District?
Besides St Ansgar High School, St Ansgar Comm School District also operates St Ansgar Elementary School (345 students) and St Ansgar Middle School (132 students). See the St Ansgar Comm School District district page for the complete list.