Enrollment
61
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · George, IA
George-Little Rock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for George-Little Rock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191248001011
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George-Little Rock Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in George · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
George-Little Rock Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George-Little Rock Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in George, IA.
School address
District: George-Little Rock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191248001011 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George-Little Rock Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at George-Little Rock Middle School
George-Little Rock Middle School is a small middle school in George, Iowa, enrolling 61 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.3:1 is larger than about 94% of Iowa schools and 37% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Iowa schools, with 61 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 23 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #14.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
George-Little Rock Comm School District also operates George-Little Rock Elementary School (232 students) and George-Little Rock Senior High School (102 students) alongside George-Little Rock 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 George-Little Rock Middle School compares
George-Little Rock 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 | 20.3:1 | ▲ 37% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 94% in Iowa - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
24.6%
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
$11,865
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.8 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 90.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 90.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.4, George-Little Rock Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for George-Little Rock Comm School District, which includes George-Little Rock Middle School.
$11,865
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 39.8%
Federal 10.2%
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 George-Little Rock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| George-Little Rock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George-Little Rock Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to George-Little Rock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~61 students)
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Frequently asked questions about George-Little Rock Middle School
How many students attend George-Little Rock Middle School?
George-Little Rock Middle School has 61 students enrolled. It is a middle school in George, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George-Little Rock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at George-Little Rock Middle School is 20.3:1, which is 37% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George-Little Rock Middle School?
30.0% of students at George-Little Rock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George-Little Rock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at George-Little Rock Middle School is White at 90.2% of enrollment, in George, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George-Little Rock Middle School?
George-Little Rock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George-Little Rock Middle School rank among public schools in George?
By Resource Investment Index, George-Little Rock Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in George, 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 George on the city page.
Is George-Little Rock Middle School a good school?
George-Little Rock Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa. 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 George-Little Rock Comm School District?
Besides George-Little Rock Middle School, George-Little Rock Comm School District also operates George-Little Rock Elementary School (232 students), George-Little Rock Senior High School (102 students), and George Preschool (16 students). See the George-Little Rock Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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