- Enrollment
- 892
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Urbandale, IA
Urbandale High School
Federal NCES profile for Urbandale High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192868001659
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urbandale High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Urbandale · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Urbandale High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urbandale High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Urbandale, IA.
School address
District: Urbandale Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192868001659 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Urbandale High School held near 1,311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.5 → 93.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-36 students YoY 192868001659 · Urbandale, IA High · MID · TRAD
1,301 enr · 14.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Urbandale Middle School (892 students)
Urbandale High School held near 1,311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.5 → 93.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Urbandale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Urbandale High School
1,301 students
- Urbandale Midd
Urbandale Middle School
892 students
- Olmsted Elemen
Olmsted Elementary School
622 students
- Webster Elemen 519
Webster Elementary School
519 students
- Karen Acres El 296
Karen Acres Elementary School
296 students
- Valerius Eleme 277
Valerius Elementary School
277 students
What this shows Urbandale High School reports 1,301 students on the CCD universe file.
How Urbandale High School compares
Urbandale 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,301 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,301
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$12,546
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 9.0%
Asian 6.8%
Two or More 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, Urbandale High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Urbandale Comm School District reports $12,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Urbandale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Olmsted Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Karen Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valerius Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urbandale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~1,301 students)
Frequently asked questions about Urbandale High School
How many students attend Urbandale High School?
Urbandale High School has 1,301 students enrolled. It is a high school in Urbandale, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,347 (2022-23) → 1,311 (2023-24), nearly flat (-36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbandale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbandale High School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 Urbandale High School?
30.4% of students at Urbandale High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urbandale High School?
The largest demographic group at Urbandale High School is White at 62.8% of enrollment, in Urbandale, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urbandale High School?
Urbandale High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Urbandale High School rank among public schools in Urbandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Urbandale High School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Urbandale, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Urbandale on the city page.
What other schools are in Urbandale Comm School District?
Besides Urbandale High School, Urbandale Comm School District also operates Urbandale Middle School (892 students), Olmsted Elementary School (622 students), and Webster Elementary School (519 students). See the Urbandale Comm School District district page for the complete list.