- Enrollment
- 1,529
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sioux City, IA
East Middle School
Federal NCES profile for East Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192640001505
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Sioux City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 54.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Sioux City, IA.
School address
District: Sioux City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192640001505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
East Middle School held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.8 → 72.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-31 students YoY 192640001505 · Sioux City, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,076 enr · 14.7:1 · 54.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,529 students)
East Middle School held near 1,036 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.8 → 72.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
East Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,529 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,495 students
- West High Scho
West High School
1,308 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
1,136 students
- This school
East Middle School
1,076 students
- West Middle Sc
West Middle School
826 students
What this shows East Middle School reports 1,076 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Middle School compares
East 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.2% | ▲ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,076 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,076
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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
$12,880
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 538 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
261
in-school suspensions + 340 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 24.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 55.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 31.8%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, East Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sioux City Comm School District reports $12,880 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Sioux City
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,076 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle School
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has 1,076 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sioux City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,036 (2023-24), nearly flat (-31).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Middle School?
54.2% of students at East Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle School?
The largest demographic group at East Middle School is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Sioux City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle School?
East Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 East Middle School rank among middle schools in Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Sioux City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in Sioux City Comm School District?
Besides East Middle School, Sioux City Comm School District also operates North High School (1,529 students), East High School (1,495 students), and West High School (1,308 students). See the Sioux City Comm School District district page for the complete list.