- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Van Horne, IA
Benton Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Benton Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190483001987
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Benton Community Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 235
- students enrolled
Benton Community Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Benton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190483001987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Benton Community Middle School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 190483001987 · Van Horne, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 18.1:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Benton Community Senior High School (473 students)
Benton Community Middle School shrank from 235 students in 2022-23 to 212 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Benton Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Benton Communi
Benton Community Senior High School
473 students
- Atkins Element
Atkins Elementary School
394 students
- Norway Element
Norway Elementary School
336 students
- This school
Benton Community Middle School
235 students
- Keystone Eleme 176
Keystone Elementary School
176 students
What this shows Benton Community Middle School reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Benton Community Middle School compares
Benton Community 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,914
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 3.0%
African American 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, Benton Community Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton Comm School District reports $10,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Benton Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Community Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atkins Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Norway Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keystone Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Benton Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 336
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 176
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Benton Community Middle School
How many students attend Benton Community Middle School?
Benton Community Middle School has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Van Horne, IA. CCD year-over-year: 235 (2022-23) → 212 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benton Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benton Community Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Benton Community Middle School?
19.1% of students at Benton Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Benton Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Benton Community Middle School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Van Horne, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Benton Community Middle School?
Benton Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Benton Comm School District?
Besides Benton Community Middle School, Benton Comm School District also operates Benton Community Senior High School (473 students), Atkins Elementary School (394 students), and Norway Elementary School (336 students). See the Benton Comm School District district page for the complete list.