- Enrollment
- 777
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Denison, IA
Denison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Denison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190891000509
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Denison Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Denison · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Denison Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Denison Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Denison, IA.
School address
District: Denison Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190891000509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Denison Middle School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 190891000509 · Denison, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 16.2:1 · 55.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Denison High School (777 students)
Denison Middle School held near 490 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Denison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Denison High S
Denison High School
777 students
- Denison Elemen
Denison Elementary School
691 students
- This school
Denison Middle School
502 students
- Broadway Eleme 288
Broadway Elementary School
288 students
What this shows Denison Middle School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Denison Middle School compares
Denison 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
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
$12,757
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 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
White 26.5%
African American 4.2%
Asian 2.8%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.3, Denison Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Denison Comm School District reports $12,757 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Denison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Denison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadway Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Denison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Denison Middle School
How many students attend Denison Middle School?
Denison Middle School has 502 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Denison, IA. CCD year-over-year: 502 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Denison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Denison Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Denison Middle School?
55.0% of students at Denison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Denison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Denison Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Denison, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Denison Middle School?
Denison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Denison Middle School rank among public schools in Denison?
By Resource Investment Index, Denison Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Denison, 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 Denison Comm School District?
Besides Denison Middle School, Denison Comm School District also operates Denison High School (777 students), Denison Elementary School (691 students), and Broadway Elementary School (288 students). See the Denison Comm School District district page for the complete list.