Enrollment
104
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbus Junction, IA
Columbus Community Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Columbus Community Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190798000398
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbus Community Junior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Columbus Junction · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 61.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbus Community Junior High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Community Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbus Junction, IA.
School address
District: Columbus Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190798000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
61.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Columbus Community Junior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Columbus Community Junior High School
Columbus Community Junior High School is a higher-need, small middle school in Columbus Junction, Iowa, enrolling 104 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 94% of Iowa schools and 41% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 61.4% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Iowa schools, with 104 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Columbus Comm School District also operates Roundy Elementary School (383 students) and Columbus Community High School (220 students) alongside Columbus Community Junior High 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 Columbus Community Junior High School compares
Columbus Community Junior High 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.4% | ▲ 69% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
104
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
61.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 94% in Iowa - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$13,306
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
White 33.7%
Asian 11.5%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Columbus Community Junior High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Columbus Comm School District, which includes Columbus Community Junior High School.
$13,306
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.7%
State 54.5%
Federal 13.8%
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 Columbus Community Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roundy Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbus Community Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~104 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Columbus Community Junior High School
How many students attend Columbus Community Junior High School?
Columbus Community Junior High School has 104 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbus Junction, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus Community Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus Community Junior High School is 20.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbus Community Junior High School?
61.4% of students at Columbus Community Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbus Community Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Columbus Community Junior High School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Columbus Junction, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbus Community Junior High School?
Columbus Community Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Columbus Community Junior High School rank among public schools in Columbus Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbus Community Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Columbus Junction, 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 Columbus Junction on the city page.
Is Columbus Community Junior High School a good school?
Columbus Community Junior High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. 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 Columbus Comm School District?
Besides Columbus Community Junior High School, Columbus Comm School District also operates Roundy Elementary School (383 students) and Columbus Community High School (220 students). See the Columbus Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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