Enrollment
408
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gilbert Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gilbert Middle School
Gilbert Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Gilbert, Iowa, enrolling 408 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.1% free-meal eligibility runs 83% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 408 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 126 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 408 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Gilbert Comm School District also operates Gilbert High School (509 students) and Gilbert Elementary School (409 students) alongside Gilbert 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 Gilbert Middle School compares
Gilbert 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,998
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gilbert Comm School District, which includes Gilbert Middle School.
$10,998
Per student
-14%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 5.5%
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 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
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~408 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Gilbert on the city page.
Is Gilbert Middle School a good school?
Gilbert Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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