- Enrollment
- 852
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Madison, IA
Fort Madison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Madison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191185000734
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Madison Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Fort Madison · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Madison Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Madison Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fort Madison, IA.
School address
District: Fort Madison Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191185000734 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Fort Madison Middle School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 191185000734 · Fort Madison, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 13.9:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Fort Madison High School (852 students)
Fort Madison Middle School held near 686 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.7 → 48.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Fort Madison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Fort Madison H
Fort Madison High School
852 students
- This school
Fort Madison Middle School
695 students
- Richardson Ele 311
Richardson Elementary School
311 students
- Lincoln Elemen 236
Lincoln Elementary School
236 students
What this shows Fort Madison Middle School reports 695 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Madison Middle School compares
Fort Madison 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▲ 44% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.2%
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
$13,561
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 695 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Madison Comm School District reports $13,561 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Madison Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richardson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Madison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Fort Madison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Madison Middle School
How many students attend Fort Madison Middle School?
Fort Madison Middle School has 695 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Madison, IA. CCD year-over-year: 695 (2022-23) → 686 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Madison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Madison Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Fort Madison Middle School?
52.4% of students at Fort Madison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Madison Middle School?
Fort Madison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Fort Madison Middle School rank among public schools in Fort Madison?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Madison Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Fort Madison, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Fort Madison Comm School District?
Besides Fort Madison Middle School, Fort Madison Comm School District also operates Fort Madison High School (852 students), Richardson Elementary School (311 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (236 students). See the Fort Madison Comm School District district page for the complete list.