Enrollment
256
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camanche, IA
Camanche Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Camanche Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190606000207
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Camanche Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Camanche · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Camanche Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Camanche Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Camanche, IA.
School address
District: Camanche Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190606000207 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Camanche Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Camanche Middle School
Camanche Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Camanche, Iowa, enrolling 256 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 256 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.
Against 390 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #255.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 284 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Camanche Comm School District also operates Camanche Elementary (358 students) and Camanche High School (309 students) alongside Camanche 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 Camanche Middle School compares
Camanche 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Iowa - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,598
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.2 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 87.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Camanche 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 Camanche Comm School District, which includes Camanche Middle School.
$12,598
Per student
-2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.4%
State 43.1%
Federal 8.5%
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 Camanche Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camanche Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camanche High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Camanche Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary 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 (~256 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Camanche Middle School
How many students attend Camanche Middle School?
Camanche Middle School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camanche, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Camanche Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Camanche Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% 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 Camanche Middle School?
39.0% of students at Camanche Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Camanche Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Camanche Middle School is White at 87.1% of enrollment, in Camanche, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Camanche Middle School?
Camanche Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Camanche Middle School rank among public schools in Camanche?
By Resource Investment Index, Camanche Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Camanche, 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 Camanche on the city page.
Is Camanche Middle School a good school?
Camanche Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Camanche Comm School District?
Besides Camanche Middle School, Camanche Comm School District also operates Camanche Elementary (358 students) and Camanche High School (309 students). See the Camanche Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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