- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Columbus Community Junior High School held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 190798000398 · Columbus Junction, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
104 enr · 20.8:1 · 61.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Roundy Elementary School (383 students)
Columbus Community Junior High School held near 97 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Columbus Community Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roundy Element
Roundy Elementary School
383 students
- Columbus Commu
Columbus Community High School
220 students
- This school 104
Columbus Community Junior High School
104 students
What this shows Columbus Community Junior High School reports 104 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbus Community Junior High School compares
Columbus Community Junior High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,780
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Columbus Comm School District reports $13,780 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~104 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 97 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.