- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carroll, IA
Carroll Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Carroll Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190633001989
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carroll Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Carroll · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Carroll Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Carroll, IA.
School address
District: Carroll Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190633001989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
Carroll Middle School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 190633001989 · Carroll, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 15.3:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Carroll High School (483 students)
Carroll Middle School shrank from 489 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 30.9 → 28.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Carroll Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carroll High S
Carroll High School
483 students
- This school
Carroll Middle School
459 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
419 students
- Adams Elementa
Adams Elementary School
232 students
What this shows Carroll Middle School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carroll Middle School compares
Carroll 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 | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$13,313
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 50 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 5.2%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Carroll Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carroll Comm School District reports $13,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carroll Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carroll Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Carroll
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carroll Middle School
How many students attend Carroll Middle School?
Carroll Middle School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carroll, IA. CCD year-over-year: 489 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carroll Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carroll Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carroll Middle School?
32.9% of students at Carroll Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carroll Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Carroll Middle School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Carroll, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carroll Middle School?
Carroll Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Carroll Middle School rank among public schools in Carroll?
By Resource Investment Index, Carroll Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Carroll, 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 Carroll Comm School District?
Besides Carroll Middle School, Carroll Comm School District also operates Carroll High School (483 students), Fairview Elementary School (419 students), and Adams Elementary School (232 students). See the Carroll Comm School District district page for the complete list.