Enrollment
219
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grundy Center, IA
Grundy Center Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Grundy Center Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191329000415
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grundy Center Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Grundy Center · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 18.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grundy Center Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grundy Center Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grundy Center, IA.
School address
District: Grundy Center Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191329000415 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grundy Center Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grundy Center Middle School
Grundy Center Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Grundy Center, Iowa, enrolling 219 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.4% free-meal eligibility runs 49% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 219 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 262 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Grundy Center's elementary schools, it stands alongside Grundy Center Elementary School (283 students): Grundy Center Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 12.3:1).
Grundy Center Comm School District also operates Grundy Center Elementary School (283 students) and Grundy Center High School (241 students) alongside Grundy Center 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 Grundy Center Middle School compares
Grundy Center 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.4% | ▼ 49% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Iowa - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,085
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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 92.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Grundy Center 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 Grundy Center Comm School District, which includes Grundy Center Middle School.
$12,085
Per student
-6%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.8%
State 49.5%
Federal 8.7%
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 Grundy Center Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grundy Center Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grundy Center High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grundy Center Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar elementary schools in Grundy Center
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~219 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Grundy Center Middle School
How many students attend Grundy Center Middle School?
Grundy Center Middle School has 219 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grundy Center, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grundy Center Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grundy Center Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% 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 Grundy Center Middle School?
18.4% of students at Grundy Center Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grundy Center Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Grundy Center Middle School is White at 92.7% of enrollment, in Grundy Center, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grundy Center Middle School?
Grundy Center Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Grundy Center Middle School rank among public schools in Grundy Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Grundy Center Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Grundy Center, 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 Grundy Center on the city page.
Is Grundy Center Middle School a good school?
Grundy Center Middle School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Grundy Center Comm School District?
Besides Grundy Center Middle School, Grundy Center Comm School District also operates Grundy Center Elementary School (283 students) and Grundy Center High School (241 students). See the Grundy Center Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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