- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chariton, IA
Chariton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chariton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190705000314
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chariton Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Chariton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chariton Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chariton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chariton, IA.
School address
District: Chariton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190705000314 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Chariton Middle School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 190705000314 · Chariton, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 12.3:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Chariton High School (372 students)
Chariton Middle School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Chariton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chariton High
Chariton High School
372 students
- Columbus Eleme
Columbus Elementary School
301 students
- Van Allen Elem
Van Allen Elementary School
292 students
- This school
Chariton Middle School
284 students
What this shows Chariton Middle School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chariton Middle School compares
Chariton 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.0%
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
$12,441
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
40
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, Chariton Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chariton Comm School District reports $12,441 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chariton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chariton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Allen Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chariton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chariton Middle School
How many students attend Chariton Middle School?
Chariton Middle School has 284 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chariton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 285 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chariton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chariton Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 17% 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 Chariton Middle School?
51.2% of students at Chariton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chariton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chariton Middle School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Chariton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chariton Middle School?
Chariton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does Chariton Middle School rank among public schools in Chariton?
By Resource Investment Index, Chariton Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Chariton, 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 Chariton Comm School District?
Besides Chariton Middle School, Chariton Comm School District also operates Chariton High School (372 students), Columbus Elementary School (301 students), and Van Allen Elementary School (292 students). See the Chariton Comm School District district page for the complete list.