- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Epworth, IA
Western Dubuque High School
Federal NCES profile for Western Dubuque High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193135001832
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Dubuque High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 927
- students enrolled
Western Dubuque High School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Western Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193135001832 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Western Dubuque High School held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 56.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-23 students YoY 193135001832 · Epworth, IA High · MID · TRAD
927 enr · 16.3:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Drexler Middle School (639 students)
Western Dubuque High School held near 897 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 57.9 → 56.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Western Dubuque High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Western Dubuque High School
927 students
- Drexler Middle
Drexler Middle School
639 students
- Peosta Element
Peosta Elementary School
425 students
- Cascade Junior
Cascade Junior-Senior High School
392 students
- Epworth Elemen 360
Epworth Elementary School
360 students
- Dyersville Ele 322
Dyersville Elementary School
322 students
What this shows Western Dubuque High School reports 927 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Dubuque High School compares
Western Dubuque 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 | 18.9% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 927 | top 5% | - | - |
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.
927
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
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
23.4%
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
$11,836
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 93.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.0, Western Dubuque High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Western Dubuque Comm School District reports $11,836 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Western Dubuque High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drexler Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peosta Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Junior-Senior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Epworth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dyersville Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Dubuque High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~927 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Dubuque High School
How many students attend Western Dubuque High School?
Western Dubuque High School has 927 students enrolled. It is a high school in Epworth, IA. CCD year-over-year: 920 (2022-23) → 897 (2023-24), nearly flat (-23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Dubuque High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Dubuque 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 Western Dubuque High School?
18.9% of students at Western Dubuque High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Dubuque High School?
The largest demographic group at Western Dubuque High School is White at 93.2% of enrollment, in Epworth, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Dubuque High School?
Western Dubuque High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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).
What other schools are in Western Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Western Dubuque High School, Western Dubuque Comm School District also operates Drexler Middle School (639 students), Peosta Elementary School (425 students), and Cascade Junior-Senior High School (392 students). See the Western Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.