Enrollment
142
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Earlham, IA
Earlham Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Earlham Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191005001956
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Earlham Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Earlham · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Earlham Middle School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Earlham Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Earlham, IA.
School address
District: Earlham Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191005001956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+60% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Earlham Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Earlham Middle School
Earlham Middle School is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Earlham, Iowa, enrolling 142 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.7:1 is larger than about 96% of Iowa schools and 60% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.6% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 142 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #79, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Earlham Comm School District also operates Earlham Elementary School (328 students) and Earlham Senior High School (189 students) alongside Earlham 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 Earlham Middle School compares
Earlham 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 60% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 63% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 142 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
142
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% 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
21.8%
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
$11,053
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 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 94.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.8, Earlham 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 Earlham Comm School District, which includes Earlham Middle School.
$11,053
Per student
-14%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.3%
State 49.3%
Federal 8.4%
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 Earlham Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earlham Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Earlham Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Earlham Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar middle 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 (~142 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Earlham Middle School
How many students attend Earlham Middle School?
Earlham Middle School has 142 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Earlham, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earlham Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Earlham Middle School is 23.7:1, which is 60% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Earlham Middle School?
13.6% of students at Earlham Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Earlham Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Earlham Middle School is White at 94.4% of enrollment, in Earlham, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Earlham Middle School?
Earlham Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Earlham Middle School rank among public schools in Earlham?
By Resource Investment Index, Earlham Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Earlham, 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 Earlham on the city page.
Is Earlham Middle School a good school?
Earlham Middle School earns 40/100 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 Earlham Comm School District?
Besides Earlham Middle School, Earlham Comm School District also operates Earlham Elementary School (328 students) and Earlham Senior High School (189 students). See the Earlham Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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