- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson Junction, IA
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192811001640
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools.
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 185
- students enrolled
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Turkey Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192811001640 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-12 students YoY 192811001640 · Jackson Junction, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 18.5:1 · 31.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Turkey Valley Elementary School (198 students)
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School shrank from 183 students in 2022-23 to 171 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 10.4 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School compares
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$15,397
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 2.2%
Largest group: White at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.3, Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Turkey Valley Comm School District reports $15,397 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Valley Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Jackson Junction
1 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 (~185 students)
Frequently asked questions about Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School?
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School has 185 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson Junction, IA. CCD year-over-year: 183 (2022-23) → 171 (2023-24), down 12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School is 18.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School?
31.1% of students at Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School is White at 94.1% of enrollment, in Jackson Junction, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School?
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Turkey Valley Comm School District?
Besides Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School, Turkey Valley Comm School District also operates Turkey Valley Elementary School (198 students). See the Turkey Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.