- Enrollment
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ottumwa, IA
Evans Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Evans Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192211001316
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Evans Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #8 of 11
- public schools in Ottumwa · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 43.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Evans Middle School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Ottumwa, IA.
School address
District: Ottumwa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192211001316 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-358 students YoY
Evans Middle School shrank from 1,047 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-34.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-358 students YoY 192211001316 · Ottumwa, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
684 enr · 9.9:1 · 43.7% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Ottumwa High School (910 students)
Evans Middle School shrank from 1,047 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-34.2%). Teacher FTE lost 69.7 → 53.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Evans Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ottumwa High S
Ottumwa High School
910 students
- This school
Evans Middle School
684 students
- Liberty Elemen
Liberty Elementary School
633 students
- Pickwick Early
Pickwick Early Childhood Center
560 students
- Wilson Element 335
Wilson Elementary School
335 students
- Douma Elementa 327
Douma Elementary School
327 students
What this shows Evans Middle School reports 684 students on the CCD universe file.
How Evans Middle School compares
Evans Middle 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 | 9.9:1 | ▼ 33% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.7% | ▲ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 684 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
684
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.7%
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
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 6% in Iowa - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.4%
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
$12,314
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 380 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
155
in-school suspensions + 194 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 22.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 10.5%
African American 7.9%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Evans Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ottumwa Comm School District reports $12,314 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Evans Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ottumwa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pickwick Early Childhood Center | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilson Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douma Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Evans Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 560
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~684 students)
Frequently asked questions about Evans Middle School
How many students attend Evans Middle School?
Evans Middle School has 684 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ottumwa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,047 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), down 358.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evans Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Evans Middle School is 9.9:1, which is 33% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 37% 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 Evans Middle School?
43.7% of students at Evans Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Evans Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Evans Middle School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Ottumwa, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Evans Middle School?
Evans Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Evans Middle School rank among public schools in Ottumwa?
By Resource Investment Index, Evans Middle School ranks #8 of 11 public schools in Ottumwa, 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 Ottumwa on the city page.
What other schools are in Ottumwa Comm School District?
Besides Evans Middle School, Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students), Liberty Elementary School (633 students), and Pickwick Early Childhood Center (560 students). See the Ottumwa Comm School District district page for the complete list.