- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cherokee, IA
Cherokee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Cherokee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190717000335
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cherokee Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cherokee · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Cherokee Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cherokee, IA.
School address
District: Cherokee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190717000335 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cherokee Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 190717000335 · Cherokee, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 15.7:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cherokee Elementary School (468 students)
Cherokee Middle School held near 356 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Cherokee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cherokee Eleme
Cherokee Elementary School
468 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
366 students
- This school
Cherokee Middle School
329 students
What this shows Cherokee Middle School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cherokee Middle School compares
Cherokee 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Iowa - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,203
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.3, Cherokee Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cherokee Comm School District reports $11,203 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cherokee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cherokee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~329 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cherokee Middle School
How many students attend Cherokee Middle School?
Cherokee Middle School has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cherokee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 355 (2022-23) → 356 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cherokee Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cherokee Middle School?
36.1% of students at Cherokee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cherokee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Cherokee Middle School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Cherokee, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cherokee Middle School?
Cherokee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Cherokee Middle School rank among public schools in Cherokee?
By Resource Investment Index, Cherokee Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cherokee, 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 Cherokee Comm School District?
Besides Cherokee Middle School, Cherokee Comm School District also operates Cherokee Elementary School (468 students) and Washington High School (366 students). See the Cherokee Comm School District district page for the complete list.