Enrollment
297
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manning, IA
Ikm-Manning Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ikm-Manning Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191488000912
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ikm-Manning Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools.
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 297
- students enrolled
Ikm-Manning Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ikm-Manning Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191488000912 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ikm-Manning Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ikm-Manning Middle School
Ikm-Manning Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Manning, Iowa, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 94% of Iowa schools and 43% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 297 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 457 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #159.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 300 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Ikm-Manning Comm School District also operates Irwin Elementary School (221 students) and Ikm-Manning High School (185 students) alongside Ikm-Manning 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 Ikm-Manning Middle School compares
Ikm-Manning 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 43% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 43% above state mean
Top 94% in Iowa - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,880
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 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 93.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.7, Ikm-Manning 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 Ikm-Manning Comm School District, which includes Ikm-Manning Middle School.
$12,880
Per student
+0%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.7%
State 44.6%
Federal 10.7%
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 Ikm-Manning Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irwin Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ikm-Manning High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ikm-Manning Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ikm-Manning Middle School
How many students attend Ikm-Manning Middle School?
Ikm-Manning Middle School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manning, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ikm-Manning Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ikm-Manning Middle School is 21.2:1, which is 43% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ikm-Manning Middle School?
29.2% of students at Ikm-Manning Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ikm-Manning Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ikm-Manning Middle School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Manning, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ikm-Manning Middle School?
Ikm-Manning Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Ikm-Manning Middle School a good school?
Ikm-Manning Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. 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 Ikm-Manning Comm School District?
Besides Ikm-Manning Middle School, Ikm-Manning Comm School District also operates Irwin Elementary School (221 students) and Ikm-Manning High School (185 students). See the Ikm-Manning Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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