- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Camanche Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 190606000207 · Camanche, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 13.5:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Camanche Elementary (358 students)
Camanche Middle School held near 273 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Camanche Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camanche Eleme
Camanche Elementary
358 students
- Camanche High
Camanche High School
309 students
- This school
Camanche Middle School
256 students
What this shows Camanche Middle School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Camanche Middle School compares
Camanche Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,114
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
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.
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
District finance for Camanche Comm School District reports $13,114 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~256 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.