- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tipton, IA
Tipton High School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192787001622
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tipton, IA.
School address
District: Tipton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192787001622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Tipton High School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 192787001622 · Tipton, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 14.4:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton Elementary School (284 students)
Tipton High School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.8 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Tipton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Tipton High School
302 students
- Tipton Element
Tipton Elementary School
284 students
- Tipton Middle
Tipton Middle School
256 students
What this shows Tipton High School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton High School compares
Tipton 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Iowa - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$12,086
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 302 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.0%
Two or More 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 97.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.9, Tipton High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tipton Comm School District reports $12,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tipton Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~302 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton High School
How many students attend Tipton High School?
Tipton High School has 302 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tipton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton High School is 14.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Tipton High School?
21.3% of students at Tipton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton High School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton High School is White at 97.0% of enrollment, in Tipton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton High School?
Tipton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Tipton High School rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Tipton, 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 Tipton Comm School District?
Besides Tipton High School, Tipton Comm School District also operates Tipton Elementary School (284 students) and Tipton Middle School (256 students). See the Tipton Comm School District district page for the complete list.