Enrollment
244
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · De Witt, IA
Central Dewitt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Dewitt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190681000287
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Dewitt Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in De Witt · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Dewitt Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dewitt Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in De Witt, IA.
School address
District: Central Dewitt School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190681000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Dewitt Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Dewitt Middle School
Central Dewitt Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in De Witt, Iowa, enrolling 244 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 244 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 421 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #300, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 54 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 244 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Central Dewitt School District also operates Central Dewitt High School (533 students) and Ekstrand Elementary School (464 students) alongside Central Dewitt 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 Central Dewitt Middle School compares
Central Dewitt 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
244
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$12,117
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 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 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Central Dewitt 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 Central Dewitt School District, which includes Central Dewitt Middle School.
$12,117
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 47.8%
Federal 10.1%
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 Central Dewitt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Dewitt High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ekstrand Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Dewitt Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Dewitt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle 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 (~244 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Dewitt Middle School
How many students attend Central Dewitt Middle School?
Central Dewitt Middle School has 244 students enrolled. It is a middle school in De Witt, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Dewitt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Dewitt Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Central Dewitt Middle School?
30.0% of students at Central Dewitt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Dewitt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Dewitt Middle School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in De Witt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Dewitt Middle School?
Central Dewitt 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 Central Dewitt Middle School rank among public schools in De Witt?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Dewitt Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in De Witt, 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 De Witt on the city page.
Is Central Dewitt Middle School a good school?
Central Dewitt Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. 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 Central Dewitt School District?
Besides Central Dewitt Middle School, Central Dewitt School District also operates Central Dewitt High School (533 students), Ekstrand Elementary School (464 students), and Central Dewitt Intermediate School (311 students). See the Central Dewitt School District district page for the complete list.
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