- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
George-Little Rock Middle School grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 191248001011 · George, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 20.3:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: George-Little Rock Elementary School (232 students)
George-Little Rock Middle School grew from 60 students in 2022-23 to 67 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 3.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
George-Little Rock Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- George-Little
George-Little Rock Elementary School
232 students
- George-Little
George-Little Rock Senior High School
102 students
- This school 61
George-Little Rock Middle School
61 students
- George Prescho 16
George Preschool
16 students
What this shows George-Little Rock Middle School reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How George-Little Rock Middle School compares
George-Little Rock Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,192
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
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.
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
District finance for George-Little Rock Comm School District reports $12,192 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 102
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.3:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 60 (2022-23) → 67 (2023-24), up 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.