- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Des Moines, IA
Hiatt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Hiatt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190897000516
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiatt Middle School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 10
- middle schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiatt Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiatt Middle School ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190897000516 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-63 students YoY
Hiatt Middle School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-11.9%).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-63 students YoY 190897000516 · Des Moines, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 14.8:1 · 87.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,364 students)
Hiatt Middle School shrank from 529 students in 2022-23 to 466 in 2023-24 (-11.9%). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Hiatt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,364 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
2,051 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,952 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,428 students
- Hoover High Sc 898
Hoover High School
898 students
- This school 488
Hiatt Middle School
488 students
What this shows Hiatt Middle School reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiatt Middle School compares
Hiatt 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 140% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 140% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
70.3%
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
$15,286
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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 132 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.3%
African American 20.5%
White 13.3%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Hiatt Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Des Moines Independent Comm School District reports $15,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiatt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiatt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar middle schools in Des Moines
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Weeks Middle School
Standard public school
688 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Mccombs Middle School
Standard public school
670 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Meredith Middle School
Standard public school
662 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Merrill Middle School
Standard public school
657 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Brody Middle School
Standard public school
641 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Harding Middle School
Standard public school
603 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~488 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hiatt Middle School
How many students attend Hiatt Middle School?
Hiatt Middle School has 488 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), down 63.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiatt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiatt Middle School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiatt Middle School?
87.5% of students at Hiatt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiatt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Hiatt Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 53.3% of enrollment, in Des Moines, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiatt Middle School?
Hiatt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Hiatt Middle School rank among middle schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiatt Middle School ranks #2 of 10 middle schools in Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Des Moines Independent Comm School District?
Besides Hiatt Middle School, Des Moines Independent Comm School District also operates Lincoln High School (2,364 students), Roosevelt High School (2,051 students), and East High School (1,952 students). See the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district page for the complete list.