- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winthrop, IA
East Buchanan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Buchanan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191011000644
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Buchanan Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Winthrop · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
East Buchanan Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Buchanan Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, IA.
School address
District: East Buchanan Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191011000644 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
East Buchanan Middle School held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 191011000644 · Winthrop, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
75 enr · 15:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: East Buchanan Elementary School (303 students)
East Buchanan Middle School held near 86 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 5.5 → 5.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Buchanan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan Elementary School
303 students
- East Buchanan
East Buchanan High School
189 students
- This school 75
East Buchanan Middle School
75 students
What this shows East Buchanan Middle School reports 75 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Buchanan Middle School compares
East Buchanan 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 75 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
75
Bigger than 8% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Iowa - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$13,350
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
5
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 97.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.3, East Buchanan Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Buchanan Comm School District reports $13,350 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Buchanan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Buchanan Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Buchanan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Buchanan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~75 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Buchanan Middle School
How many students attend East Buchanan Middle School?
East Buchanan Middle School has 75 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winthrop, IA. CCD year-over-year: 88 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Buchanan Middle School is 15:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Buchanan Middle School?
37.5% of students at East Buchanan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Buchanan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Buchanan Middle School is White at 97.3% of enrollment, in Winthrop, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Buchanan Middle School?
East Buchanan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 East Buchanan Middle School rank among public schools in Winthrop?
By Resource Investment Index, East Buchanan Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Winthrop, 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 East Buchanan Comm School District?
Besides East Buchanan Middle School, East Buchanan Comm School District also operates East Buchanan Elementary School (303 students) and East Buchanan High School (189 students). See the East Buchanan Comm School District district page for the complete list.