- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Albia, IA
Albia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Albia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190327001406
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albia Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Albia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Albia Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albia Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Albia, IA.
School address
District: Albia Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190327001406 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Albia Middle School shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.9 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 190327001406 · Albia, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
153 enr · 25.5:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Albia High School (348 students)
Albia Middle School shrank from 164 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE lost 6.9 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Albia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albia High Sch
Albia High School
348 students
- Lincoln Center
Lincoln Center
320 students
- Grant Center
Grant Center
239 students
- This school
Albia Middle School
153 students
- Kendall Center 63
Kendall Center
63 students
What this shows Albia Middle School reports 153 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albia Middle School compares
Albia Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.5:1 | ▲ 72% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 153 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
153
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.4%
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
$12,896
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.2, Albia Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Albia Comm School District reports $12,896 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Albia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grant Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kendall Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 320
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Albia Middle School
How many students attend Albia Middle School?
Albia Middle School has 153 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Albia, IA. CCD year-over-year: 164 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albia Middle School is 25.5:1, which is 72% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Albia Middle School?
36.0% of students at Albia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Albia Middle School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Albia, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albia Middle School?
Albia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albia Middle School rank among public schools in Albia?
By Resource Investment Index, Albia Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Albia, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Albia on the city page.
What other schools are in Albia Comm School District?
Besides Albia Middle School, Albia Comm School District also operates Albia High School (348 students), Lincoln Center (320 students), and Grant Center (239 students). See the Albia Comm School District district page for the complete list.