- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Atlantic Middle School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 190393000093 · Atlantic, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
349 enr · 15.9:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Elementary School (554 students)
Atlantic Middle School grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Atlantic Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
554 students
- Atlantic High
Atlantic High School
478 students
- This school
Atlantic Middle School
349 students
- Schuler Elemen 206
Schuler Elementary School
206 students
What this shows Atlantic Middle School reports 349 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlantic Middle School compares
Atlantic Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,155
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 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.
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
District finance for Atlantic Comm School District reports $12,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~349 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.