- Enrollment
- 1,333
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Council Bluffs, IA
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gerald W Kirn 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 190822000419
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gerald W Kirn Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Council Bluffs · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 45.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Gerald W Kirn Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Council Bluffs, IA.
School address
District: Council Bluffs Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190822000419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Gerald W Kirn Middle School held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 64.8 → 64.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 190822000419 · Council Bluffs, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 14.3:1 · 45.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students)
Gerald W Kirn Middle School held near 914 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE held 64.8 → 64.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Gerald W Kirn Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Lincol
Abraham Lincoln High School
1,333 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,146 students
- This school
Gerald W Kirn Middle School
913 students
- Woodrow Wilson
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
855 students
- College View E 488
College View Elementary
488 students
- Roosevelt Elem 455
Roosevelt Elementary School
455 students
What this shows Gerald W Kirn Middle School reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gerald W Kirn Middle School compares
Gerald W Kirn 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 | 14.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.9% | ▲ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.2%
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
$15,071
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 4.4%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Gerald W Kirn Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Council Bluffs Comm School District reports $15,071 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gerald W Kirn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| College View Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gerald W Kirn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,146
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar middle schools in Council Bluffs
2 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 (~913 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gerald W Kirn Middle School
How many students attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School has 913 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Council Bluffs, IA. CCD year-over-year: 956 (2022-23) → 914 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gerald W Kirn Middle School is 14.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% 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 Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
45.9% of students at Gerald W Kirn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gerald W Kirn Middle School is White at 74.9% of enrollment, in Council Bluffs, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gerald W Kirn Middle School?
Gerald W Kirn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Gerald W Kirn Middle School rank among middle schools in Council Bluffs?
By Resource Investment Index, Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Council Bluffs, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Council Bluffs on the city page.
What other schools are in Council Bluffs Comm School District?
Besides Gerald W Kirn Middle School, Council Bluffs Comm School District also operates Abraham Lincoln High School (1,333 students), Thomas Jefferson High School (1,146 students), and Woodrow Wilson Middle School (855 students). See the Council Bluffs Comm School District district page for the complete list.