- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Indianola, IA
Indianola Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Indianola Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191464000875
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Indianola Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Indianola · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Indianola Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Indianola Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Indianola, IA.
School address
District: Indianola Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191464000875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Indianola Middle School held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 191464000875 · Indianola, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 14.9:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Indianola High School (1,165 students)
Indianola Middle School held near 820 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.0 → 54.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Indianola Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Indianola High
Indianola High School
1,165 students
- This school
Indianola Middle School
818 students
- Wilder Element 456
Wilder Elementary School
456 students
- Emerson Elemen 396
Emerson Elementary School
396 students
- Irving Element 395
Irving Elementary School
395 students
- Whittier Eleme 369
Whittier Elementary School
369 students
What this shows Indianola Middle School reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Indianola Middle School compares
Indianola 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.9%
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
$11,822
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.2, Indianola Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Indianola Comm School District reports $11,822 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Indianola Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianola High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wilder Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Irving Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Indianola Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Indianola Middle School
How many students attend Indianola Middle School?
Indianola Middle School has 818 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Indianola, IA. CCD year-over-year: 849 (2022-23) → 820 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indianola Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indianola Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Indianola Middle School?
28.7% of students at Indianola Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Indianola Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Indianola Middle School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Indianola, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Indianola Middle School?
Indianola Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Indianola Middle School rank among public schools in Indianola?
By Resource Investment Index, Indianola Middle School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Indianola, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Indianola on the city page.
What other schools are in Indianola Comm School District?
Besides Indianola Middle School, Indianola Comm School District also operates Indianola High School (1,165 students), Wilder Elementary School (456 students), and Emerson Elementary School (396 students). See the Indianola Comm School District district page for the complete list.