- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Gilbert, IA
Gilbert Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191251001471
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Gilbert · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 6.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, IA.
School address
District: Gilbert Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191251001471 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Gilbert Middle School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 191251001471 · Gilbert, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 16.3:1 · 6.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Gilbert High School (509 students)
Gilbert Middle School held near 404 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gilbert High
Gilbert High School
509 students
- Gilbert Elemen
Gilbert Elementary School
409 students
- This school
Gilbert Middle School
408 students
- Gilbert Interm
Gilbert Intermediate School
356 students
What this shows Gilbert Middle School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Middle School compares
Gilbert 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.1% | ▼ 83% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,902
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 4.2%
Two or More 4.2%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Gilbert Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Comm School District reports $11,902 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilbert High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Middle School
How many students attend Gilbert Middle School?
Gilbert Middle School has 408 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Gilbert, IA. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 404 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Middle School is 16.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert Middle School?
6.1% of students at Gilbert Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gilbert Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Gilbert Middle School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Gilbert, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Middle School?
Gilbert Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Gilbert Middle School rank among public schools in Gilbert?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Gilbert, 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 Gilbert Comm School District?
Besides Gilbert Middle School, Gilbert Comm School District also operates Gilbert High School (509 students), Gilbert Elementary School (409 students), and Gilbert Intermediate School (356 students). See the Gilbert Comm School District district page for the complete list.