- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Clive, IA
Indian Hills Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Indian Hills Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193093001793
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indian Hills Junior High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Clive · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Indian Hills Junior High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clive, IA.
School address
District: West Des Moines Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193093001793 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Indian Hills Junior High School shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 193093001793 · Clive, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
661 enr · 12.5:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (2,178 students)
Indian Hills Junior High School shrank from 696 students in 2022-23 to 653 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 53.1 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Indian Hills Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
2,178 students
- Westridge Elem 744
Westridge Elementary
744 students
- Valley Southwo 678
Valley Southwoods
678 students
- This school 661
Indian Hills Junior High School
661 students
- Jordan Creek E 652
Jordan Creek Elementary School
652 students
- Stilwell Junio 645
Stilwell Junior High School
645 students
What this shows Indian Hills Junior High School reports 661 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indian Hills Junior High School compares
Indian Hills Junior High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▲ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 661 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
661
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Iowa - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.1%
African American 10.6%
Asian 7.9%
Two or More 7.0%
Largest group: White at 50.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.5, Indian Hills Junior High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Des Moines Comm School District reports $13,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indian Hills Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westridge Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Southwoods | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stilwell Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indian Hills Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~661 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indian Hills Junior High School
How many students attend Indian Hills Junior High School?
Indian Hills Junior High School has 661 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Clive, IA. CCD year-over-year: 696 (2022-23) → 653 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Junior High School is 12.5:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 Indian Hills Junior High School?
39.5% of students at Indian Hills Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indian Hills Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Indian Hills Junior High School is White at 50.5% of enrollment, in Clive, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indian Hills Junior High School?
Indian Hills Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Indian Hills Junior High School rank among public schools in Clive?
By Resource Investment Index, Indian Hills Junior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Clive, 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 West Des Moines Comm School District?
Besides Indian Hills Junior High School, West Des Moines Comm School District also operates Valley High School (2,178 students), Westridge Elementary (744 students), and Valley Southwoods (678 students). See the West Des Moines Comm School District district page for the complete list.