- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkader, IA
Central Middle School/High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle School/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190684000292
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle School/High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 182
- students enrolled
Central Middle School/High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190684000292 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Central Middle School/High School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190684000292 · Elkader, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
182 enr · 14:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary (292 students)
Central Middle School/High School held near 202 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.6 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Central Middle School/High School compares
Central Middle School/High 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 182 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
182
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 50% in Iowa - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$12,478
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Central Middle School/High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Comm School District reports $12,478 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle School/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Middle School/High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Elkader
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~182 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle School/High School
How many students attend Central Middle School/High School?
Central Middle School/High School has 182 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkader, IA. CCD year-over-year: 210 (2022-23) → 202 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle School/High School is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Middle School/High School?
27.6% of students at Central Middle School/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle School/High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle School/High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Elkader, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle School/High School?
Central Middle School/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Central Comm School District?
Besides Central Middle School/High School, Central Comm School District also operates Central Elementary (292 students). See the Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.