Enrollment
349
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Atlantic, IA
Atlantic Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190393000093
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Atlantic · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Atlantic Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atlantic, IA.
School address
District: Atlantic Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190393000093 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Atlantic Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Atlantic Middle School
Atlantic Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Atlantic, Iowa, enrolling 349 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.9% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 349 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 461 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #333, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Atlantic Comm School District also operates Washington Elementary School (554 students) and Atlantic High School (478 students) alongside Atlantic 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 Atlantic Middle School compares
Atlantic 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 349 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
349
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
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
$11,731
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 84.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.6, Atlantic 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 Atlantic Comm School District, which includes Atlantic Middle School.
$11,731
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.4%
State 38.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 Atlantic Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Atlantic High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schuler Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~349 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Atlantic Middle School
How many students attend Atlantic Middle School?
Atlantic Middle School has 349 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Atlantic, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Atlantic Middle School?
31.9% of students at Atlantic Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic Middle School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Atlantic, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic Middle School?
Atlantic Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlantic Middle School rank among public schools in Atlantic?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Atlantic, 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 Atlantic on the city page.
Is Atlantic Middle School a good school?
Atlantic Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Atlantic Comm School District?
Besides Atlantic Middle School, Atlantic Comm School District also operates Washington Elementary School (554 students), Atlantic High School (478 students), and Schuler Elementary School (206 students). See the Atlantic Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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