- Enrollment
- 283
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Grundy Center Middle School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 191329000415 · Grundy Center, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
219 enr · 14.6:1 · 18.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Grundy Center Elementary School (283 students)
Grundy Center Middle School held near 217 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Grundy Center Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grundy Center
Grundy Center Elementary School
283 students
- Grundy Center
Grundy Center High School
241 students
- This school
Grundy Center Middle School
219 students
What this shows Grundy Center Middle School reports 219 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grundy Center Middle School compares
Grundy Center 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,215
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
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.
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
District finance for Grundy Center Comm School District reports $12,215 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~219 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.