- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Donnellson, IA
Central Lee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Lee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190693000303
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Lee Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Donnellson · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 39.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Lee Middle School has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Lee Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Donnellson, IA.
School address
District: Central Lee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190693000303 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Central Lee Middle School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 190693000303 · Donnellson, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 28.1:1 · 39.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Lee Elementary School (564 students)
Central Lee Middle School held near 280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 14.4 → 13.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Lee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Lee El
Central Lee Elementary School
564 students
- This school
Central Lee Middle School
394 students
- Central Lee Hi
Central Lee High School
353 students
What this shows Central Lee Middle School reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Lee Middle School compares
Central Lee 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 | 28.1:1 | ▲ 90% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.0% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
394
Bigger than 46% 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
28.1:1
students per teacher
- 90% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
10.7%
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
$11,176
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
18
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Central Lee Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Lee Comm School District reports $11,176 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Lee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Lee High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Lee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~394 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~28.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Lee Middle School
How many students attend Central Lee Middle School?
Central Lee Middle School has 394 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Donnellson, IA. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 280 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Lee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Lee Middle School is 28.1:1, which is 90% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 79% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Lee Middle School?
39.0% of students at Central Lee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Lee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Lee Middle School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Donnellson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Lee Middle School?
Central Lee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Central Lee Middle School rank among public schools in Donnellson?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Lee Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Donnellson, 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 Central Lee Comm School District?
Besides Central Lee Middle School, Central Lee Comm School District also operates Central Lee Elementary School (564 students) and Central Lee High School (353 students). See the Central Lee Comm School District district page for the complete list.