Enrollment
199
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emmetsburg Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emmetsburg Middle School
Emmetsburg Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Emmetsburg, Iowa, enrolling 199 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Iowa schools and 22% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 199 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 244 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #114.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 252 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Emmetsburg Comm School District also operates West Elementary School (293 students) and Emmetsburg High School (235 students) alongside Emmetsburg 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 Emmetsburg Middle School compares
Emmetsburg 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,661
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
Counselors0.8 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Emmetsburg Comm School District, which includes Emmetsburg Middle School.
$11,661
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.9%
State 38.0%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~199 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Emmetsburg on the city page.
Is Emmetsburg Middle School a good school?
Emmetsburg Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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