- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Winterset, IA
Winterset Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Winterset Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193186001858
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winterset Senior High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Winterset · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Winterset Senior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winterset Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winterset, IA.
School address
District: Winterset Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193186001858 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Winterset Senior High School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 193186001858 · Winterset, IA High · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 15.1:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Winterset Elementary School (488 students)
Winterset Senior High School held near 561 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Winterset Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Winterset Senior High School
530 students
- Winterset Elem
Winterset Elementary School
488 students
- Winterset Midd
Winterset Middle School
351 students
- Winterset Juni
Winterset Junior High School
256 students
What this shows Winterset Senior High School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winterset Senior High School compares
Winterset 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$12,275
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
47
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, Winterset Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winterset Comm School District reports $12,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winterset Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterset Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winterset Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winterset Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winterset Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~530 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winterset Senior High School
How many students attend Winterset Senior High School?
Winterset Senior High School has 530 students enrolled. It is a high school in Winterset, IA. CCD year-over-year: 565 (2022-23) → 561 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterset Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterset Senior High School is 15.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Winterset Senior High School?
28.7% of students at Winterset Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winterset Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Winterset Senior High School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Winterset, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winterset Senior High School?
Winterset Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Winterset Senior High School rank among public schools in Winterset?
By Resource Investment Index, Winterset Senior High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Winterset, 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 Winterset Comm School District?
Besides Winterset Senior High School, Winterset Comm School District also operates Winterset Elementary School (488 students), Winterset Middle School (351 students), and Winterset Junior High School (256 students). See the Winterset Comm School District district page for the complete list.