- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Earlham Middle School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 191005001956 · Earlham, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
142 enr · 23.7:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Earlham Elementary School (328 students)
Earlham Middle School held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Earlham Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Earlham Elemen
Earlham Elementary School
328 students
- Earlham Senior
Earlham Senior High School
189 students
- This school
Earlham Middle School
142 students
What this shows Earlham Middle School reports 142 students on the CCD universe file.
How Earlham Middle School compares
Earlham 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,283
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
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.
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
District finance for Earlham Comm School District reports $11,283 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- 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 (~142 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.