Enrollment
75
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Buchanan Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Buchanan Middle School
East Buchanan Middle School is a small middle school in Winthrop, Iowa, enrolling 75 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 95% of Iowa schools, with 75 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 51 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 5/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 16 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 75 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
East Buchanan Comm School District also operates East Buchanan Elementary School (303 students) and East Buchanan High School (189 students) alongside East Buchanan 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 East Buchanan Middle School compares
East Buchanan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,503
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Buchanan Comm School District, which includes East Buchanan Middle School.
$12,503
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 48.9%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 189
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~75 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Winthrop on the city page.
Is East Buchanan Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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