- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Emmetsburg, IA
Emmetsburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Emmetsburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191095000676
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emmetsburg Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Emmetsburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 43.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Emmetsburg Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emmetsburg Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Emmetsburg, IA.
School address
District: Emmetsburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191095000676 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Emmetsburg Middle School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 191095000676 · Emmetsburg, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
199 enr · 18.1:1 · 43.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Elementary School (293 students)
Emmetsburg Middle School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.1 → 30.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Emmetsburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
293 students
- Emmetsburg Hig
Emmetsburg High School
235 students
- This school
Emmetsburg Middle School
199 students
What this shows Emmetsburg Middle School reports 199 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emmetsburg Middle School compares
Emmetsburg 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.6% | ▲ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
199
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,867
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 3.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.6, Emmetsburg Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emmetsburg Comm School District reports $12,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Emmetsburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmetsburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emmetsburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~199 students)
Frequently asked questions about Emmetsburg Middle School
How many students attend Emmetsburg Middle School?
Emmetsburg Middle School has 199 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Emmetsburg, IA. CCD year-over-year: 225 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emmetsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emmetsburg Middle School is 18.1:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Emmetsburg Middle School?
43.6% of students at Emmetsburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emmetsburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Emmetsburg Middle School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Emmetsburg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emmetsburg Middle School?
Emmetsburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Emmetsburg Middle School rank among public schools in Emmetsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Emmetsburg Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Emmetsburg, 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 Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Besides Emmetsburg Middle School, Emmetsburg Comm School District also operates West Elementary School (293 students) and Emmetsburg High School (235 students). See the Emmetsburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.