- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alburnett, IA
Alburnett Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Alburnett Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190330002193
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alburnett Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alburnett · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 16.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Alburnett Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alburnett Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alburnett, IA.
School address
District: Alburnett Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190330002193 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Alburnett Middle School shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-9.6%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 190330002193 · Alburnett, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
169 enr · 16.9:1 · 16.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Alburnett Elementary School (395 students)
Alburnett Middle School shrank from 188 students in 2022-23 to 170 in 2023-24 (-9.6%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Alburnett Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alburnett Elem
Alburnett Elementary School
395 students
- Alburnett Seni
Alburnett Senior High School
293 students
- This school
Alburnett Middle School
169 students
What this shows Alburnett Middle School reports 169 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alburnett Middle School compares
Alburnett 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.0% | ▼ 56% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 169 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
169
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,010
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.1, Alburnett Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alburnett Comm School District reports $11,010 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alburnett Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alburnett Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alburnett Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alburnett Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- 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 (~169 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alburnett Middle School
How many students attend Alburnett Middle School?
Alburnett Middle School has 169 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alburnett, IA. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 170 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alburnett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alburnett Middle School is 16.9:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alburnett Middle School?
16.0% of students at Alburnett Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alburnett Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Alburnett Middle School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Alburnett, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alburnett Middle School?
Alburnett Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Alburnett Middle School rank among public schools in Alburnett?
By Resource Investment Index, Alburnett Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alburnett, 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 Alburnett Comm School District?
Besides Alburnett Middle School, Alburnett Comm School District also operates Alburnett Elementary School (395 students) and Alburnett Senior High School (293 students). See the Alburnett Comm School District district page for the complete list.