- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wapello, IA
Wapello Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wapello Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192973001692
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapello Senior High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wapello · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapello Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapello Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wapello, IA.
School address
District: Wapello Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192973001692 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Wapello Senior High School shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 192973001692 · Wapello, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
187 enr · 11.7:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapello Elementary School (229 students)
Wapello Senior High School shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 179 in 2023-24 (-7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Wapello Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapello Elemen
Wapello Elementary School
229 students
- This school
Wapello Senior High School
187 students
- Wapello Junior
Wapello Junior High School
102 students
What this shows Wapello Senior High School reports 187 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapello Senior High School compares
Wapello Senior 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 | 11.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 187 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
187
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 20% in Iowa - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$14,323
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 187 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
African American 2.1%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Wapello Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wapello Comm School District reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wapello Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wapello Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapello Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~187 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wapello Senior High School
How many students attend Wapello Senior High School?
Wapello Senior High School has 187 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wapello, IA. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 179 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapello Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapello Senior High School is 11.7:1, which is 21% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 25% 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 Wapello Senior High School?
32.6% of students at Wapello Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapello Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wapello Senior High School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in Wapello, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapello Senior High School?
Wapello Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Wapello Senior High School rank among public schools in Wapello?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapello Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wapello, 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 Wapello Comm School District?
Besides Wapello Senior High School, Wapello Comm School District also operates Wapello Elementary School (229 students) and Wapello Junior High School (102 students). See the Wapello Comm School District district page for the complete list.