- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Marion, IA
Excelsior Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Excelsior 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 191722001005
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Excelsior Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #7 of 15
- public schools in Marion · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Excelsior Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Middle School ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Marion, IA.
School address
District: Linn-Mar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191722001005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Excelsior Middle School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 191722001005 · Marion, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 12.9:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students)
Excelsior Middle School held near 605 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.5 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Excelsior Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linn-Mar High
Linn-Mar High School
2,229 students
- Boulder Peak I 613
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
613 students
- This school 594
Excelsior Middle School
594 students
- Hazel Point In 563
Hazel Point Intermediate School
563 students
- Echo Hill Elem 536
Echo Hill Elementary
536 students
- Oak Ridge Scho 534
Oak Ridge School
534 students
What this shows Excelsior Middle School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Excelsior Middle School compares
Excelsior 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Iowa - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$12,833
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 313 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, Excelsior Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linn-Mar Comm School District reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Excelsior Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Echo Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Ridge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Excelsior Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in Marion
1 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 (~594 students)
Frequently asked questions about Excelsior Middle School
How many students attend Excelsior Middle School?
Excelsior Middle School has 594 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Marion, IA. CCD year-over-year: 617 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Excelsior Middle School?
23.5% of students at Excelsior Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Excelsior Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Excelsior Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Marion, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Excelsior Middle School?
Excelsior 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 Excelsior Middle School rank among public schools in Marion?
By Resource Investment Index, Excelsior Middle School ranks #7 of 15 public schools in Marion, 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 Marion on the city page.
What other schools are in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Besides Excelsior Middle School, Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students), Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students), and Hazel Point Intermediate School (563 students). See the Linn-Mar Comm School District district page for the complete list.