- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grinnell, IA
Grinnell Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grinnell Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191320000793
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grinnell Community Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Grinnell · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Grinnell Community Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grinnell Community Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Grinnell, IA.
School address
District: Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191320000793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Grinnell Community Middle School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-18 students YoY 191320000793 · Grinnell, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
420 enr · 12.4:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Grinnell Community Senior High School (512 students)
Grinnell Community Middle School held near 439 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-18 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.2 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Grinnell Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grinnell Commu
Grinnell Community Senior High School
512 students
- This school
Grinnell Community Middle School
420 students
- Fairview Eleme
Fairview Elementary School
242 students
- Davis Elementa
Davis Elementary School
213 students
- Bailey Park El 147
Bailey Park Elementary School
147 students
What this shows Grinnell Community Middle School reports 420 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grinnell Community Middle School compares
Grinnell Community 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 420 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
420
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$17,121
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 210 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Grinnell Community Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District reports $17,121 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Grinnell Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell Community Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davis Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bailey Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grinnell Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 147
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Grinnell
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~420 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grinnell Community Middle School
How many students attend Grinnell Community Middle School?
Grinnell Community Middle School has 420 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grinnell, IA. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 439 (2023-24), nearly flat (-18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grinnell Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grinnell Community Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 Grinnell Community Middle School?
28.7% of students at Grinnell Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grinnell Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grinnell Community Middle School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in Grinnell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grinnell Community Middle School?
Grinnell Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Grinnell Community Middle School rank among elementary schools in Grinnell?
By Resource Investment Index, Grinnell Community Middle School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Grinnell, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grinnell on the city page.
What other schools are in Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District?
Besides Grinnell Community Middle School, Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District also operates Grinnell Community Senior High School (512 students), Fairview Elementary School (242 students), and Davis Elementary School (213 students). See the Grinnell-Newburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.