Enrollment
185
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jackson Junction, Iowa, enrolling 185 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 91% of Iowa schools and 25% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.1% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 185 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 313 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #299, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Jackson Junction's public schools, it stands alongside Turkey Valley Elementary School (198 students): Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 13.2:1).
Its district, Turkey Valley Comm School District, also runs Turkey Valley Elementary School (198 students).
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 Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School compares
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,338
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Turkey Valley Comm School District, which includes Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School.
$14,338
Per student
+12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 40.8%
Federal 11.3%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Jackson Junction
1 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 (~185 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Turkey Valley Jr-Sr High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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