- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fairbank, IA
Wapsie Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Wapsie Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192976001700
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapsie Valley High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Fairbank · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapsie Valley High School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapsie Valley High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Fairbank, IA.
School address
District: Wapsie Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192976001700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Wapsie Valley High School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 192976001700 · Fairbank, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 12.4:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Fairbank Elementary School (187 students)
Wapsie Valley High School held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.1 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Wapsie Valley High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Wapsie Valley High School
273 students
- Fairbank Eleme
Fairbank Elementary School
187 students
- Readlyn Elemen 107
Readlyn Elementary School
107 students
- Rural Elementa 29
Rural Elementary School #1
29 students
- Rural Elementa 24
Rural Elementary School #2
24 students
- Rural Elementa 17
Rural Elementary School #4
17 students
What this shows Wapsie Valley High School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapsie Valley High School compares
Wapsie Valley 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 64% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
36.3%
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
$13,103
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.8, Wapsie Valley High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Wapsie Valley Comm School District reports $13,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wapsie Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbank Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Readlyn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Elementary School #1 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rural Elementary School #2 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rural Elementary School #4 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapsie Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 24
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Fairbank
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wapsie Valley High School
How many students attend Wapsie Valley High School?
Wapsie Valley High School has 273 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fairbank, IA. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapsie Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapsie Valley High School is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 Wapsie Valley High School?
13.2% of students at Wapsie Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapsie Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Wapsie Valley High School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Fairbank, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapsie Valley High School?
Wapsie Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Wapsie Valley High School rank among public schools in Fairbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapsie Valley High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Fairbank, 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 Fairbank on the city page.
What other schools are in Wapsie Valley Comm School District?
Besides Wapsie Valley High School, Wapsie Valley Comm School District also operates Fairbank Elementary School (187 students), Readlyn Elementary School (107 students), and Rural Elementary School #1 (29 students). See the Wapsie Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.