Enrollment
414
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Vinton, IA
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Vinton-Shellsburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192931001681
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinton-Shellsburg High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Vinton · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Vinton-Shellsburg High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinton-Shellsburg High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vinton, IA.
School address
District: Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192931001681 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vinton-Shellsburg High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vinton-Shellsburg High School
Vinton-Shellsburg High School is a mid-sized high school in Vinton, Iowa, enrolling 414 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
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 414 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 422 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #400, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 552 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District also operates Tilford Elementary School (544 students) and Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School (331 students) alongside Vinton-Shellsburg High 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 Vinton-Shellsburg High School compares
Vinton-Shellsburg 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.1% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.4%
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
$12,725
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 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 91.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Vinton-Shellsburg High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District, which includes Vinton-Shellsburg High School.
$12,725
Per student
-1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 49.7%
Federal 10.2%
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 Vinton-Shellsburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shellsburg Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinton-Shellsburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar high 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Vinton-Shellsburg High School
How many students attend Vinton-Shellsburg High School?
Vinton-Shellsburg High School has 414 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vinton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinton-Shellsburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinton-Shellsburg High School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Vinton-Shellsburg High School?
31.1% of students at Vinton-Shellsburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinton-Shellsburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Vinton-Shellsburg High School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Vinton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinton-Shellsburg High School?
Vinton-Shellsburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vinton-Shellsburg High School rank among public schools in Vinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinton-Shellsburg High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Vinton, 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 Vinton on the city page.
Is Vinton-Shellsburg High School a good school?
Vinton-Shellsburg High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District?
Besides Vinton-Shellsburg High School, Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District also operates Tilford Elementary School (544 students), Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School (331 students), and Shellsburg Elementary School (269 students). See the Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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