East Mills Jr/Sr High School in Malvern, IA

At a glance

Reported students

234

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

18.97

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa high enrollment

34th percentile

Compared with 343 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

224

East Mills Jr/Sr High School: 234 reported students.

State peer staffing position

32nd percentile

12.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 208
Teachers (FTE): 18.06
Student–teacher ratio: 11.5:1

What the reported data says about East Mills Jr/Sr High School

East Mills Jr/Sr High School is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Malvern. It is one of 2 current school records connected to East Mills Comm School District. NCES reports 234 students for 2024–25.

Among 343 high schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 294 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, below the Iowa median of 13.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming, computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking East Mills Jr/Sr High School

1How do the reported 12.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 13.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 36.8%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 0.8
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White89.7%
Hispanic5.6%
Black0.9%
Asian0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

East Mills Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

214 reported students

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Public schools near East Mills Jr/Sr High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
East Mills Elementary School Elementary · East Mills Comm School District	PK–05	214	under 0.1 mi
Glenwood Senior High School High · Glenwood Comm School District	09–12	570	8.1 mi
Glenwood Middle School Middle · Glenwood Comm School District	06–08	453	8.3 mi
Northeast Elementary School Elementary · Glenwood Comm School District	PK–02	538	8.7 mi
West Elementary School Elementary · Glenwood Comm School District	03–05	440	8.8 mi
Fremont-Mills Middle And Senior High School High · Fremont-Mills Comm School District	07–12	213	10 mi

Frequently asked questions about East Mills Jr/Sr High School

What grades does East Mills Jr/Sr High School serve?

East Mills Jr/Sr High School reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in East Mills Comm School District.

How many students attend East Mills Jr/Sr High School?

East Mills Jr/Sr High School reported 234 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 343 Iowa high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 208 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at East Mills Jr/Sr High School?

The calculated ratio is 12.3:1, based on 234 students and 18.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is East Mills Jr/Sr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

East Mills Jr/Sr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Mills Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of East Mills Jr/Sr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

36.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is East Mills Jr/Sr High School in?

East Mills Jr/Sr High School is part of East Mills Comm School District, based in Malvern, IA, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near East Mills Jr/Sr High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include East Mills Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Glenwood Senior High School (8.1 mi), Glenwood Middle School (8.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.