Enrollment
604
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Williamsburg, IA
Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193168001845
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Williamsburg · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Williamsburg, IA.
School address
District: Williamsburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193168001845 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School
Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School is a large combined-grade school in Williamsburg, Iowa, enrolling 604 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 604 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 237 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Williamsburg's public schools, it stands alongside Mary Welsh Elementary (604 students): Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.1:1 vs 13.7:1).
Williamsburg Comm School District also operates Mary Welsh Elementary (604 students) and Williamsburg Virtual Academy (5 students) alongside Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School compares
Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$12,066
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.4, Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Williamsburg Comm School District, which includes Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School.
$12,066
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 48.2%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Welsh Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 5
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar other schools in Williamsburg
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~604 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School
How many students attend Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School?
Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School has 604 students enrolled. It is a public school in Williamsburg, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School?
22.6% of students at Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School is White at 88.9% of enrollment, in Williamsburg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School?
Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School rank among schools in Williamsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Williamsburg, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Williamsburg on the city page.
Is Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School a good school?
Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Williamsburg Comm School District?
Besides Williamsburg Jr-Sr High School, Williamsburg Comm School District also operates Mary Welsh Elementary (604 students) and Williamsburg Virtual Academy (5 students). See the Williamsburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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