- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garwin, IA
Gmg Secondary School
Federal NCES profile for Gmg Secondary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190006000179
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gmg Secondary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools.
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 205
- students enrolled
Gmg Secondary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Gmg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190006000179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Gmg Secondary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 190006000179 · Garwin, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
205 enr · 10.8:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Gmg Elementary School (271 students)
Gmg Secondary School held near 210 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Gmg Secondary School compares
Gmg Secondary 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▲ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 205 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
205
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Iowa - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,138
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 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, Gmg Secondary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gmg Comm School District reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gmg Secondary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gmg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gmg Secondary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~205 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gmg Secondary School
How many students attend Gmg Secondary School?
Gmg Secondary School has 205 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garwin, IA. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 210 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gmg Secondary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gmg Secondary School is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 31% 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 Gmg Secondary School?
40.3% of students at Gmg Secondary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gmg Secondary School?
The largest demographic group at Gmg Secondary School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Garwin, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gmg Secondary School?
Gmg Secondary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Gmg Comm School District?
Besides Gmg Secondary School, Gmg Comm School District also operates Gmg Elementary School (271 students). See the Gmg Comm School District district page for the complete list.