- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Waverly, IA
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193054001749
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 16.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Waverly, IA.
School address
District: Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193054001749 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.2 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 193054001749 · Waverly, IA High · MID · TRAD
737 enr · 15.4:1 · 16.5% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students)
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School held near 746 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.2 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
737 students
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
681 students
- Margaretta Car 237
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
237 students
- West Cedar Ele 230
West Cedar Elementary School
230 students
- Shell Rock Ele 116
Shell Rock Elementary School
116 students
- Greenview Alte 45
Greenview Alternative School
45 students
What this shows Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School reports 737 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School compares
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.5% | ▼ 55% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 737 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
737
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$12,423
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District reports $12,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaretta Carey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Cedar Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shell Rock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenview Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar high schools in Waverly
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~737 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
How many students attend Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School?
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School has 737 students enrolled. It is a high school in Waverly, IA. CCD year-over-year: 771 (2022-23) → 746 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School?
16.5% of students at Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Waverly, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School?
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School rank among public schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Waverly, 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 Waverly on the city page.
What other schools are in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Besides Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School, Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District also operates Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students), Margaretta Carey Elementary School (237 students), and West Cedar Elementary School (230 students). See the Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District district page for the complete list.