- Enrollment
- 1,020
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fort Dodge, IA
Fort Dodge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Dodge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191182002197
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 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
Fort Dodge Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Fort Dodge · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Dodge Middle School has class sizes larger than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Dodge Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Fort Dodge, IA.
School address
District: Fort Dodge Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191182002197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Fort Dodge Middle School held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 191182002197 · Fort Dodge, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
765 enr · 17:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Dodge High School (1,020 students)
Fort Dodge Middle School held near 774 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 42.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Fort Dodge Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Dodge Hig
Fort Dodge High School
1,020 students
- This school
Fort Dodge Middle School
765 students
- Duncombe Eleme
Duncombe Elementary School
438 students
- Early Childhoo 376
Early Childhood Center
376 students
- Butler Element 328
Butler Elementary School
328 students
- Cooper Element 231
Cooper Elementary School
231 students
What this shows Fort Dodge Middle School reports 765 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Dodge Middle School compares
Fort Dodge 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 765 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
765
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 84% in Iowa - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$12,486
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 7.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Fort Dodge Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Dodge Comm School District reports $12,486 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Dodge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dodge High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Duncombe Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Butler Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cooper Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Dodge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 (~765 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Dodge Middle School
How many students attend Fort Dodge Middle School?
Fort Dodge Middle School has 765 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fort Dodge, IA. CCD year-over-year: 759 (2022-23) → 774 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Dodge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Dodge Middle School is 17:1, which is 15% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fort Dodge Middle School?
55.7% of students at Fort Dodge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Dodge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Dodge Middle School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Fort Dodge, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Dodge Middle School?
Fort Dodge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Fort Dodge Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Dodge?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Dodge Middle School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Fort Dodge, 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 Fort Dodge on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Dodge Comm School District?
Besides Fort Dodge Middle School, Fort Dodge Comm School District also operates Fort Dodge High School (1,020 students), Duncombe Elementary School (438 students), and Early Childhood Center (376 students). See the Fort Dodge Comm School District district page for the complete list.