Enrollment
153
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albia Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albia Middle School
Albia Middle School is a small middle school in Albia, Iowa, enrolling 153 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Iowa schools and 72% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.0% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 153 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 220 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #216, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 45 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 153 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Albia Comm School District also operates Albia High School (348 students) and Lincoln Center (320 students) alongside Albia Middle 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 Albia Middle School compares
Albia Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,786
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albia Comm School District, which includes Albia Middle School.
$11,786
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 60.0%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~153 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Albia Middle School a good school?
Albia Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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