Enrollment
992
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Timberline School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Timberline School
Timberline School is a large combined-grade school in Waukee, Iowa, enrolling 992 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 95% of state schools at 992 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 76 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #64, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and African American (12%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 496 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Waukee's public schools, it stands alongside Prairieview School (539 students): Timberline School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 9:1).
Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students) and Waukee High School (1,375 students) alongside Timberline School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Timberline School compares
Timberline School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,578
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukee Comm School District, which includes Timberline School.
$11,578
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 6.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~992 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Timberline School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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