Enrollment
234
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Truro, IA
Interstate 35 Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Interstate 35 Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191467002267
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Interstate 35 Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Truro · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Interstate 35 Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Interstate 35 Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Truro, IA.
School address
District: Interstate 35 Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191467002267 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Interstate 35 Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Interstate 35 Middle School
Interstate 35 Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Truro, Iowa, enrolling 234 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Iowa schools and 32% 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 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 234 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #236.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Interstate 35 Comm School District also operates Interstate 35 Elementary School (458 students) and Interstate 35 High School (385 students) alongside Interstate 35 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 Interstate 35 Middle School compares
Interstate 35 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 34% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 234 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
234
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Iowa - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,158
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.2 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.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Interstate 35 Comm School District, which includes Interstate 35 Middle School.
$12,158
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.2%
State 47.2%
Federal 8.6%
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 Interstate 35 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate 35 Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Interstate 35 High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Interstate 35 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~234 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Interstate 35 Middle School
How many students attend Interstate 35 Middle School?
Interstate 35 Middle School has 234 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Truro, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Interstate 35 Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Interstate 35 Middle School is 19.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Interstate 35 Middle School?
23.9% of students at Interstate 35 Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Interstate 35 Middle School?
Interstate 35 Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Interstate 35 Middle School rank among public schools in Truro?
By Resource Investment Index, Interstate 35 Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Truro, 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 Truro on the city page.
Is Interstate 35 Middle School a good school?
Interstate 35 Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Interstate 35 Comm School District?
Besides Interstate 35 Middle School, Interstate 35 Comm School District also operates Interstate 35 Elementary School (458 students) and Interstate 35 High School (385 students). See the Interstate 35 Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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