- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Humboldt, IA
Humboldt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Humboldt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191437000860
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Humboldt Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Humboldt · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 33.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Humboldt Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, IA.
School address
District: Humboldt Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191437000860 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Humboldt Middle School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 191437000860 · Humboldt, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
454 enr · 17.5:1 · 33.4% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Humboldt High School (464 students)
Humboldt Middle School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Humboldt Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Humboldt High
Humboldt High School
464 students
- This school
Humboldt Middle School
454 students
- Taft Elementar
Taft Elementary School
369 students
- Clyde D Mease 139
Clyde D Mease Elementary School
139 students
What this shows Humboldt Middle School reports 454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Humboldt Middle School compares
Humboldt 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 | 33.4% | ▼ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 454 | top 25% | - | - |
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.
454
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
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
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,884
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 454 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.9, Humboldt Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Humboldt Comm School District reports $11,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Humboldt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clyde D Mease Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Humboldt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Humboldt
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 (~454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Humboldt Middle School
How many students attend Humboldt Middle School?
Humboldt Middle School has 454 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Humboldt, IA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt 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 Humboldt Middle School?
33.4% of students at Humboldt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Humboldt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Humboldt Middle School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Humboldt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Humboldt Middle School?
Humboldt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Humboldt Middle School rank among public schools in Humboldt?
By Resource Investment Index, Humboldt Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Humboldt, 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 Humboldt Comm School District?
Besides Humboldt Middle School, Humboldt Comm School District also operates Humboldt High School (464 students), Taft Elementary School (369 students), and Clyde D Mease Elementary School (139 students). See the Humboldt Comm School District district page for the complete list.