Enrollment
337
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomfield, IA
Davis County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Davis County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190861000493
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davis County Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bloomfield · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Davis County Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davis County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bloomfield, IA.
School address
District: Davis County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190861000493 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davis County Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davis County Middle School
Davis County Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Bloomfield, Iowa, enrolling 337 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.5:1 is larger than about 96% of Iowa schools and 52% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 337 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.
Among 432 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #398, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 337 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Davis County Comm School District also operates Davis County Elementary (418 students) and Davis County Community High School (358 students) alongside Davis County 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 Davis County Middle School compares
Davis County 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 | 22.5:1 | ▲ 52% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.5:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
337
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.5:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.5%
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
$12,875
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 337 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 94.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, Davis County Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Davis County Comm School District, which includes Davis County Middle School.
$12,875
Per student
+0%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.7%
State 44.6%
Federal 20.7%
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 Davis County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis County Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davis County Community High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dc Online | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Davis County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 9.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 34
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary 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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Davis County Middle School
How many students attend Davis County Middle School?
Davis County Middle School has 337 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomfield, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davis County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davis County Middle School is 22.5:1, which is 52% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Davis County Middle School?
39.9% of students at Davis County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davis County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Davis County Middle School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Bloomfield, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davis County Middle School?
Davis County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Davis County Middle School rank among public schools in Bloomfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Davis County Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bloomfield, 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 Bloomfield on the city page.
Is Davis County Middle School a good school?
Davis County Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of 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 Davis County Comm School District?
Besides Davis County Middle School, Davis County Comm School District also operates Davis County Elementary (418 students), Davis County Community High School (358 students), and Dc Online (34 students). See the Davis County Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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