- Enrollment
- 586
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huxley, IA
Ballard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ballard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190420000106
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ballard Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 418
- students enrolled
Ballard Middle School has class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ballard Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190420000106 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Ballard Middle School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 190420000106 · Huxley, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
418 enr · 15.5:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High School (586 students)
Ballard Middle School shrank from 432 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 27.1 → 28.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ballard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High S
Ballard High School
586 students
- Ballard West E
Ballard West Elementary
451 students
- This school
Ballard Middle School
418 students
- Ballard East E
Ballard East Elementary
417 students
What this shows Ballard Middle School reports 418 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ballard Middle School compares
Ballard 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 418 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
418
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 72% in Iowa - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$11,725
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 418 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Ballard Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ballard Comm School District reports $11,725 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ballard Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ballard West Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ballard East Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ballard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~418 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ballard Middle School
How many students attend Ballard Middle School?
Ballard Middle School has 418 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huxley, IA. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ballard Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ballard Middle School?
12.5% of students at Ballard Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ballard Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ballard Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Huxley, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ballard Middle School?
Ballard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ballard Comm School District?
Besides Ballard Middle School, Ballard Comm School District also operates Ballard High School (586 students), Ballard West Elementary (451 students), and Ballard East Elementary (417 students). See the Ballard Comm School District district page for the complete list.