- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Aplington, IA
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190375000082
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 198
- students enrolled
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190375000082 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 190375000082 · Aplington, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 13.2:1 · 19.0% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Aplington-Parkersburg High School (247 students)
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.2 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Aplington-Park
Aplington-Parkersburg High School
247 students
- Parkersburg El
Parkersburg Elementary School
211 students
- This school
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
198 students
- Aplington Elem
Aplington Elementary School
165 students
What this shows Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School compares
Aplington-Parkersburg 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.0% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,131
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District reports $12,131 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aplington-Parkersburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkersburg Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aplington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School
How many students attend Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School?
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School has 198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Aplington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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 Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School?
19.0% of students at Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Aplington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School?
Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District?
Besides Aplington-Parkersburg Middle School, Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District also operates Aplington-Parkersburg High School (247 students), Parkersburg Elementary School (211 students), and Aplington Elementary School (165 students). See the Aplington-Parkersburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.