- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dubuque, IA
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190948000976
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School earns 46/100 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 Dubuque · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Dubuque, IA.
School address
District: Dubuque Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190948000976 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.2 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-30 students YoY 190948000976 · Dubuque, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,081 enr · 13.9:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Hempstead High School (1,499 students)
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.2 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hempstead High
Hempstead High School
1,499 students
- Dubuque Senior
Dubuque Senior High School
1,490 students
- This school
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
1,081 students
- George Washing 584
George Washington Middle School
584 students
- Eisenhower Ele 568
Eisenhower Elementary School
568 students
- Carver Element 499
Carver Elementary School
499 students
What this shows Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School reports 1,081 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School compares
Eleanor Roosevelt 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,081 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,081
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$13,808
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
53
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.1%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Asian 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.5, Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dubuque Comm School District reports $13,808 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hempstead High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dubuque Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,490
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar middle schools in Dubuque
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 (~1,081 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has 1,081 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dubuque, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,093 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-30).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
25.4% of students at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is White at 81.1% of enrollment, in Dubuque, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School rank among middle schools in Dubuque?
By Resource Investment Index, Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Dubuque, 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 Dubuque on the city page.
What other schools are in Dubuque Comm School District?
Besides Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School, Dubuque Comm School District also operates Hempstead High School (1,499 students), Dubuque Senior High School (1,490 students), and George Washington Middle School (584 students). See the Dubuque Comm School District district page for the complete list.