- Enrollment
- 518
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jefferson, IA
Greene County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Greene County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191521000919
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greene County Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Greene County Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, IA.
School address
District: Greene County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191521000919 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Greene County Middle School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 191521000919 · Jefferson, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 13.9:1 · 41.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Greene County Elementary (518 students)
Greene County Middle School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 24.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Greene County Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greene County
Greene County Elementary
518 students
- Greene County
Greene County High School
375 students
- This school
Greene County Middle School
347 students
What this shows Greene County Middle School reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greene County Middle School compares
Greene County 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.6% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.7%
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
$13,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.5, Greene County Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greene County Comm School District reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Greene County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greene County High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greene County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Greene County Middle School
How many students attend Greene County Middle School?
Greene County Middle School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jefferson, IA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene County Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Greene County Middle School?
41.6% of students at Greene County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greene County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Greene County Middle School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Jefferson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greene County Middle School?
Greene County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Greene County Middle School rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, 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 Greene County Comm School District?
Besides Greene County Middle School, Greene County Comm School District also operates Greene County Elementary (518 students) and Greene County High School (375 students). See the Greene County Comm School District district page for the complete list.