- Enrollment
- 666
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Adel, IA
Adm Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Adm Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190315001986
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adm Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Adel · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Adm Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adm Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Adel, IA.
School address
District: Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190315001986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Adm Middle School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 190315001986 · Adel, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 16:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Adm Senior High School (666 students)
Adm Middle School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Adm Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adm Senior Hig
Adm Senior High School
666 students
- Meadow View El
Meadow View Elementary
520 students
- Adel Elementar
Adel Elementary School
403 students
- This school
Adm Middle School
352 students
- Desoto Interme
Desoto Intermediate School
337 students
What this shows Adm Middle School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adm Middle School compares
Adm Middle 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,402
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.1, Adm Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District reports $11,402 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adm Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adm Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadow View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Adel Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Desoto Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adm Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Adm Middle School
How many students attend Adm Middle School?
Adm Middle School has 352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Adel, IA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adm Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adm Middle School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adm Middle School?
16.9% of students at Adm Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adm Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Adm Middle School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Adel, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adm Middle School?
Adm Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Adm Middle School rank among public schools in Adel?
By Resource Investment Index, Adm Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Adel, 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 Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District?
Besides Adm Middle School, Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District also operates Adm Senior High School (666 students), Meadow View Elementary (520 students), and Adel Elementary School (403 students). See the Adel Desoto Minburn Comm School District district page for the complete list.