- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waukee, IA
Timberline School
Federal NCES profile for Timberline School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193051002222
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Timberline School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Waukee · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Timberline School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Timberline School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Waukee, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051002222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Timberline School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 62.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+29 students YoY 193051002222 · Waukee, IA Other · MID · TRAD
992 enr · 16.8:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Timberline School held near 918 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+29 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.8 → 62.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Timberline School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- This school
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- Walnut Hills E
Walnut Hills Elementary School
708 students
What this shows Timberline School reports 992 students on the CCD universe file.
How Timberline School compares
Timberline 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 42% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 992 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
992
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$11,927
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 496 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 58.9%
African American 11.8%
Asian 10.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 8.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, Timberline School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Timberline School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Timberline School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Waukee
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~992 students)
Frequently asked questions about Timberline School
How many students attend Timberline School?
Timberline School has 992 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 889 (2022-23) → 918 (2023-24), nearly flat (+29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Timberline School?
The student-teacher ratio at Timberline School is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Timberline School?
21.0% of students at Timberline School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Timberline School?
The largest demographic group at Timberline School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Timberline School?
Timberline School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Timberline School rank among schools in Waukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Timberline School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Waukee, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Timberline School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.