- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Anamosa, IA
Anamosa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Anamosa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190357000062
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Anamosa Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Anamosa · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Anamosa Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Anamosa Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Anamosa, IA.
School address
District: Anamosa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190357000062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Anamosa Middle School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 190357000062 · Anamosa, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 11.6:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Strawberry Hill (400 students)
Anamosa Middle School held near 339 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Anamosa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Strawberry Hil
Strawberry Hill
400 students
- Anamosa High S
Anamosa High School
381 students
- This school
Anamosa Middle School
335 students
What this shows Anamosa Middle School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Anamosa Middle School compares
Anamosa 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 19% in Iowa - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$11,945
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 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Anamosa Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anamosa Comm School District reports $11,945 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Anamosa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strawberry Hill | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anamosa High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Anamosa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Anamosa Middle School
How many students attend Anamosa Middle School?
Anamosa Middle School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Anamosa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 344 (2022-23) → 339 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anamosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Anamosa Middle School is 11.6:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 26% 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 Anamosa Middle School?
34.6% of students at Anamosa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Anamosa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Anamosa Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Anamosa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Anamosa Middle School?
Anamosa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Anamosa Middle School rank among public schools in Anamosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Anamosa Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Anamosa, 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 Anamosa Comm School District?
Besides Anamosa Middle School, Anamosa Comm School District also operates Strawberry Hill (400 students) and Anamosa High School (381 students). See the Anamosa Comm School District district page for the complete list.