- Enrollment
- 685
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clear Lake, IA
Clear Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Clear Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190762000364
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Clear Lake Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Clear Lake · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Clear Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, IA.
School address
District: Clear Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190762000364 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Clear Lake Middle School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190762000364 · Clear Lake, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 14.7:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Clear Creek Elementary School (685 students)
Clear Lake Middle School held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.7 → 22.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Clear Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clear Creek El
Clear Creek Elementary School
685 students
- Clear Lake Hig
Clear Lake High School
461 students
- This school
Clear Lake Middle School
308 students
What this shows Clear Lake Middle School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Clear Lake Middle School compares
Clear Lake 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,859
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 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Clear Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clear Lake Comm School District reports $11,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Clear Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Creek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clear Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Clear Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~308 students)
Frequently asked questions about Clear Lake Middle School
How many students attend Clear Lake Middle School?
Clear Lake Middle School has 308 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clear Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 334 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clear Lake Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 Clear Lake Middle School?
27.5% of students at Clear Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Clear Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Clear Lake Middle School is White at 84.7% of enrollment, in Clear Lake, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Clear Lake Middle School?
Clear Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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).
How does Clear Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Clear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Clear Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Clear Lake, 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 Clear Lake Comm School District?
Besides Clear Lake Middle School, Clear Lake Comm School District also operates Clear Creek Elementary School (685 students) and Clear Lake High School (461 students). See the Clear Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.