Enrollment
684
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Evans Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Evans Middle School
Evans Middle School is a large middle school in Ottumwa, Iowa, enrolling 684 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Evans Middle School is leaner than roughly 94% of Iowa schools and 33% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.7% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 91% of state schools at 684 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 158 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #102.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 380 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 349 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 684 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Ottumwa Comm School District also operates Ottumwa High School (910 students) and Liberty Elementary School (633 students) alongside Evans 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 Evans Middle School compares
Evans 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,042
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ottumwa Comm School District, which includes Evans Middle School.
$12,042
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 63.3%
Federal 17.4%
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 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
- 910
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~684 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Evans Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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