- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stanton, IA
Stanton High School
Federal NCES profile for Stanton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192724001589
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stanton High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 153
- students enrolled
Stanton High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Stanton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192724001589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Stanton High School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 192724001589 · Stanton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 13.9:1 · 24.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Stanton Elementary School (145 students)
Stanton High School grew from 137 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 11.2 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Stanton High School compares
Stanton High School is a growing 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 85% | - | - |
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.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
29.4%
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
$11,876
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.4, Stanton High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stanton Comm School District reports $11,876 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Stanton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stanton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~153 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stanton High School
How many students attend Stanton High School?
Stanton High School has 153 students enrolled. It is a public school in Stanton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stanton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stanton 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 Stanton High School?
24.1% of students at Stanton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stanton High School?
The largest demographic group at Stanton High School is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in Stanton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stanton High School?
Stanton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Stanton Comm School District?
Besides Stanton High School, Stanton Comm School District also operates Stanton Elementary School (145 students). See the Stanton Comm School District district page for the complete list.