Enrollment
289
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Clarke Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Clarke Middle School
Clarke Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Osceola, Iowa, enrolling 289 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 289 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #160.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Clarke Comm School District also operates Clarke Community Elementary School (652 students) and Clarke Community High School (421 students) alongside Clarke Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Clarke Middle School compares
Clarke Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,354
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clarke Comm School District, which includes Clarke Middle School.
$12,354
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 56.9%
Federal 12.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~289 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Osceola on the city page.
Is Clarke Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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