- Enrollment
- 555
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Decorah, IA
Decorah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Decorah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190873000498
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Decorah Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Decorah · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Decorah Middle School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Decorah Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Decorah, IA.
School address
District: Decorah Community School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190873000498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Decorah Middle School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 190873000498 · Decorah, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 12.3:1 · 21.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Decorah High School (555 students)
Decorah Middle School shrank from 461 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 35.5 → 35.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Decorah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Decorah High S
Decorah High School
555 students
- This school
Decorah Middle School
432 students
- John Cline Ele
John Cline Elementary School
300 students
- Carrie Lee Ele 215
Carrie Lee Elementary
215 students
What this shows Decorah Middle School reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Decorah Middle School compares
Decorah Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 26% in Iowa - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,253
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 432 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.5%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Decorah Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Decorah Community School District reports $13,253 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Decorah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decorah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Cline Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carrie Lee Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Decorah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Decorah
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~432 students)
Frequently asked questions about Decorah Middle School
How many students attend Decorah Middle School?
Decorah Middle School has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Decorah, IA. CCD year-over-year: 461 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Decorah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Decorah Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 17% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Decorah Middle School?
21.9% of students at Decorah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Decorah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Decorah Middle School is White at 87.7% of enrollment, in Decorah, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Decorah Middle School?
Decorah 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 Decorah Middle School rank among public schools in Decorah?
By Resource Investment Index, Decorah Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Decorah, 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 Decorah Community School District?
Besides Decorah Middle School, Decorah Community School District also operates Decorah High School (555 students), John Cline Elementary School (300 students), and Carrie Lee Elementary (215 students). See the Decorah Community School District district page for the complete list.