- Enrollment
- 201
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Afton, IA
East Union Middle-High School
Federal NCES profile for East Union Middle-High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191035000661
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Union Middle-High School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
East Union Middle-High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Union Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191035000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
East Union Middle-High School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 191035000661 · Afton, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 12.7:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Union Elementary (201 students)
East Union Middle-High School shrank from 259 students in 2022-23 to 242 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE added 19.7 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How East Union Middle-High School compares
East Union Middle-High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Iowa - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.3%
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
$15,240
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Two or More 1.7%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.1, East Union Middle-High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Union Comm School District reports $15,240 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Union Middle-High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Union Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Union Middle-High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Afton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Union Middle-High School
How many students attend East Union Middle-High School?
East Union Middle-High School has 242 students enrolled. It is a public school in Afton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 259 (2022-23) → 242 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Union Middle-High School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Union Middle-High School is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 19% 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 Union Middle-High School?
46.3% of students at East Union Middle-High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Union Middle-High School?
The largest demographic group at East Union Middle-High School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Afton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Union Middle-High School?
East Union Middle-High School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in East Union Comm School District?
Besides East Union Middle-High School, East Union Comm School District also operates East Union Elementary (201 students). See the East Union Comm School District district page for the complete list.