- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waukon, IA
Waukon High School
Federal NCES profile for Waukon 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 190339000038
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukon High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Waukon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waukon High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukon High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waukon, IA.
School address
District: Allamakee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190339000038 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Waukon High School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 190339000038 · Waukon, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
392 enr · 16.3:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: West Campus Elementary School (265 students)
Waukon High School held near 378 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Waukon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waukon High School
392 students
- West Campus El
West Campus Elementary School
265 students
- Waukon Middle
Waukon Middle School
260 students
- East Campus El
East Campus Elementary School
220 students
What this shows Waukon High School reports 392 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waukon High School compares
Waukon 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 392 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
392
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.0%
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
$12,277
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 392 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Waukon High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Allamakee Comm School District reports $12,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waukon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Campus Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waukon Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Campus Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waukon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~392 students)
- School of Business and Tourism at Contreras Learning Complex · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Contreras Learning Center-Academic Leadership Community · Los Angeles, CA 392 students
- Silver Valley High · Yermo, CA 392 students
- Center for International Education a Cambridge Associate Sch · Homestead, FL 392 students
Frequently asked questions about Waukon High School
How many students attend Waukon High School?
Waukon High School has 392 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waukon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 380 (2022-23) → 378 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukon High School is 16.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waukon High School?
34.5% of students at Waukon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukon High School?
The largest demographic group at Waukon High School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Waukon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukon High School?
Waukon 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 Waukon High School rank among public schools in Waukon?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukon High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Waukon, 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 Allamakee Comm School District?
Besides Waukon High School, Allamakee Comm School District also operates West Campus Elementary School (265 students), Waukon Middle School (260 students), and East Campus Elementary School (220 students). See the Allamakee Comm School District district page for the complete list.