- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Creston, IA
Creston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Creston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190831001237
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Creston Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Creston · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Creston Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Creston Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Creston, IA.
School address
District: Creston Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190831001237 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Creston Middle School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190831001237 · Creston, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
259 enr · 10.4:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Creston High School (486 students)
Creston Middle School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 25.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Creston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Creston High S
Creston High School
486 students
- Creston Elemen
Creston Elementary School
416 students
- This school
Creston Middle School
259 students
- Creston Early 142
Creston Early Childhood Center
142 students
What this shows Creston Middle School reports 259 students on the CCD universe file.
How Creston Middle School compares
Creston 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▲ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
259
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Iowa - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$12,755
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 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.5%
Largest group: White at 88.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Creston Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Creston Comm School District reports $12,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Creston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creston Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Creston Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Creston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 142
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~259 students)
Frequently asked questions about Creston Middle School
How many students attend Creston Middle School?
Creston Middle School has 259 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Creston, IA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creston Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 34% 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 Creston Middle School?
50.5% of students at Creston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Creston Middle School is White at 88.4% of enrollment, in Creston, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creston Middle School?
Creston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Creston Middle School rank among public schools in Creston?
By Resource Investment Index, Creston Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Creston, 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 Creston Comm School District?
Besides Creston Middle School, Creston Comm School District also operates Creston High School (486 students), Creston Elementary School (416 students), and Creston Early Childhood Center (142 students). See the Creston Comm School District district page for the complete list.