- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Graettinger, IA
Graettinger-Terril Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Graettinger-Terril Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191281002118
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graettinger-Terril Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 48
- students enrolled
Graettinger-Terril Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Graettinger-Terril Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191281002118 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Graettinger-Terril Middle School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-13.9%).
Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 5.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 191281002118 · Graettinger, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
48 enr · 12:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Graettinger-Terril Elementary School (149 students)
Graettinger-Terril Middle School shrank from 79 students in 2022-23 to 68 in 2023-24 (-13.9%). Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 5.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Graettinger-Terril Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Graettinger-Te
Graettinger-Terril Elementary School
149 students
- Graettinger-Te
Graettinger-Terril High School
128 students
- This school 48
Graettinger-Terril Middle School
48 students
What this shows Graettinger-Terril Middle School reports 48 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graettinger-Terril Middle School compares
Graettinger-Terril Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 48 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
48
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 22% in Iowa - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
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
$15,003
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Largest group: White at 97.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.1, Graettinger-Terril Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Graettinger-Terril Comm School District reports $15,003 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Graettinger-Terril Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graettinger-Terril Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Graettinger-Terril High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graettinger-Terril Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~48 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graettinger-Terril Middle School
How many students attend Graettinger-Terril Middle School?
Graettinger-Terril Middle School has 48 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Graettinger, IA. CCD year-over-year: 79 (2022-23) → 68 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graettinger-Terril Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graettinger-Terril Middle School is 12:1, which is 19% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% 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 Graettinger-Terril Middle School?
48.1% of students at Graettinger-Terril Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graettinger-Terril Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Graettinger-Terril Middle School is White at 97.9% of enrollment, in Graettinger, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graettinger-Terril Middle School?
Graettinger-Terril Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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).
What other schools are in Graettinger-Terril Comm School District?
Besides Graettinger-Terril Middle School, Graettinger-Terril Comm School District also operates Graettinger-Terril Elementary School (149 students) and Graettinger-Terril High School (128 students). See the Graettinger-Terril Comm School District district page for the complete list.