- Enrollment
- 172
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Union, IA
Bcluw Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Bcluw Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190444000087
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bcluw Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 132
- students enrolled
Bcluw Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bcluw Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190444000087 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Bcluw Middle School shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 190444000087 · Union, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 12:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Bcluw High School (172 students)
Bcluw Middle School shrank from 150 students in 2022-23 to 133 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE held 11.8 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Bcluw Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bcluw High Sch
Bcluw High School
172 students
- Bcluw Elementa
Bcluw Elementary School
160 students
- This school
Bcluw Middle School
132 students
What this shows Bcluw Middle School reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bcluw Middle School compares
Bcluw 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Iowa - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
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
$14,322
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Two or More 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Bcluw Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bcluw Comm School District reports $14,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bcluw Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bcluw High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bcluw Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bcluw Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bcluw Middle School
How many students attend Bcluw Middle School?
Bcluw Middle School has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Union, IA. CCD year-over-year: 150 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bcluw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bcluw Middle School is 12:1, which is 19% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% 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 Bcluw Middle School?
41.3% of students at Bcluw Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bcluw Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Bcluw Middle School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Union, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bcluw Middle School?
Bcluw Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Bcluw Comm School District?
Besides Bcluw Middle School, Bcluw Comm School District also operates Bcluw High School (172 students) and Bcluw Elementary School (160 students). See the Bcluw Comm School District district page for the complete list.