- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Algona, IA
Algona Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Algona Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190336000034
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Algona Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Algona · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 32.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Algona Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Algona Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Algona, IA.
School address
District: Algona Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190336000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Algona Middle School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 190336000034 · Algona, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
419 enr · 14:1 · 32.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Algona High School (458 students)
Algona Middle School shrank from 440 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 27.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Algona Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Algona High Sc
Algona High School
458 students
- This school
Algona Middle School
419 students
- Bertha Godfrey
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School
283 students
- Lucia Wallace
Lucia Wallace Elementary School
226 students
- Bryant Element
Bryant Elementary School
197 students
What this shows Algona Middle School reports 419 students on the CCD universe file.
How Algona Middle School compares
Algona 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.7% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 419 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
419
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,934
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 419 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
116
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Asian 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Algona Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Algona Comm School District reports $12,934 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Algona Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algona High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bertha Godfrey Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucia Wallace Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bryant Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Algona Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools in Algona
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~419 students)
Frequently asked questions about Algona Middle School
How many students attend Algona Middle School?
Algona Middle School has 419 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Algona, IA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Algona Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Algona Middle School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Algona Middle School?
32.7% of students at Algona Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Algona Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Algona Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Algona, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Algona Middle School?
Algona Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Algona Middle School rank among elementary schools in Algona?
By Resource Investment Index, Algona Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Algona, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Algona on the city page.
What other schools are in Algona Comm School District?
Besides Algona Middle School, Algona Comm School District also operates Algona High School (458 students), Bertha Godfrey Elementary School (283 students), and Lucia Wallace Elementary School (226 students). See the Algona Comm School District district page for the complete list.