- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nora Springs, IA
Central Springs Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Central Springs Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192076001236
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Springs Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools.
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 33.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 255
- students enrolled
Central Springs Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Springs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192076001236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Central Springs Middle School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 192076001236 · Nora Springs, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 15.9:1 · 33.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Springs High School (236 students)
Central Springs Middle School held near 265 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Central Springs Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Springs Middle School
255 students
- Central Spring
Central Springs High School
236 students
- Central Spring
Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs
145 students
- Central Spring
Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus
143 students
What this shows Central Springs Middle School reports 255 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Springs Middle School compares
Central Springs 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.9% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,820
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Central Springs Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Central Springs Comm School District reports $12,820 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Springs Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Springs High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Springs Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Central Springs Middle School
How many students attend Central Springs Middle School?
Central Springs Middle School has 255 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nora Springs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 277 (2022-23) → 265 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Springs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Springs Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Springs Middle School?
33.9% of students at Central Springs Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Springs Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Central Springs Middle School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Nora Springs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Springs Middle School?
Central Springs Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Central Springs Comm School District?
Besides Central Springs Middle School, Central Springs Comm School District also operates Central Springs High School (236 students), Central Springs Elem. School - Nora Springs (145 students), and Central Springs Elem. Manly Campus (143 students). See the Central Springs Comm School District district page for the complete list.