- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Centerville, IA
Howar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Howar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190675000279
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howar Middle School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Centerville · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Howar Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howar Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Centerville, IA.
School address
District: Centerville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190675000279 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Howar Middle School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 190675000279 · Centerville, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 17.5:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview Elementary (498 students)
Howar Middle School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Howar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
498 students
- Centerville Hi
Centerville High School
368 students
- This school
Howar Middle School
298 students
- Centerville Co 60
Centerville Community Preschool Bldg
60 students
What this shows Howar Middle School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howar Middle School compares
Howar 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.0%
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
$11,550
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
1
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Howar Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Centerville Comm School District reports $11,550 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Centerville Community Preschool Bldg | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howar Middle School
How many students attend Howar Middle School?
Howar Middle School has 298 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Centerville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howar Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howar Middle School?
46.2% of students at Howar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Howar Middle School is White at 88.6% of enrollment, in Centerville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howar Middle School?
Howar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Howar Middle School rank among public schools in Centerville?
By Resource Investment Index, Howar Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Centerville, 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 Centerville Comm School District?
Besides Howar Middle School, Centerville Comm School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (498 students), Centerville High School (368 students), and Centerville Community Preschool Bldg (60 students). See the Centerville Comm School District district page for the complete list.