- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Osceola, IA
Clarke Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clarke Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190741000350
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clarke Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Osceola · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 51.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clarke Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Osceola, IA.
School address
District: Clarke Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190741000350 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-36 students YoY
Clarke Middle School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-36 students YoY 190741000350 · Osceola, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 15.2:1 · 51.5% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarke Community Elementary School (652 students)
Clarke Middle School shrank from 305 students in 2022-23 to 269 in 2023-24 (-11.8%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clarke Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarke Communi
Clarke Community Elementary School
652 students
- Clarke Communi
Clarke Community High School
421 students
- This school
Clarke Middle School
289 students
What this shows Clarke Middle School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clarke Middle School compares
Clarke Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.5% | ▲ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.5%
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.6%
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
$11,791
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 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 45.3%
Two or More 1.4%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.9, Clarke Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarke Comm School District reports $11,791 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clarke Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarke Community Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clarke Community High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clarke Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clarke Middle School
How many students attend Clarke Middle School?
Clarke Middle School has 289 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Osceola, IA. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), down 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clarke Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Clarke Middle School?
51.5% of students at Clarke Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clarke Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clarke Middle School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Osceola, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clarke Middle School?
Clarke Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Clarke Middle School rank among public schools in Osceola?
By Resource Investment Index, Clarke Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Osceola, 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 Clarke Comm School District?
Besides Clarke Middle School, Clarke Comm School District also operates Clarke Community Elementary School (652 students) and Clarke Community High School (421 students). See the Clarke Comm School District district page for the complete list.