- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Iola, KS
Iola Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Iola Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 200774000243
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Iola Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Iola · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 55.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Iola Middle School has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Iola Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Iola, KS.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Iola Middle School shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-10.6%).
Teacher FTE held 19.6 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 200774000243 · Iola, KS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 12.5:1 · 55.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Iola Elementary School (619 students)
Iola Middle School shrank from 246 students in 2022-23 to 220 in 2023-24 (-10.6%). Teacher FTE held 19.6 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Iola Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iola Elementar
Iola Elementary School
619 students
- Iola Sr High
Iola Sr High
296 students
- This school 238
Iola Middle School
238 students
- Iola High Scho 22
Iola High School Virtual
22 students
What this shows Iola Middle School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How Iola Middle School compares
Iola Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.7% | ▲ 30% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 59% | - | - |
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.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Kansas average of 42.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Kansas - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
76.9%
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
$14,692
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.9, Iola Middle School is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iola reports $14,692 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Iola Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iola Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iola Sr High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Iola High School Virtual | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Iola Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about Iola Middle School
How many students attend Iola Middle School?
Iola Middle School has 238 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Iola, KS. CCD year-over-year: 246 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iola Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Iola Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 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 Iola Middle School?
55.7% of students at Iola Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Iola Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Iola Middle School is White at 82.4% of enrollment, in Iola, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Iola Middle School?
Iola Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Iola Middle School rank among public schools in Iola?
By Resource Investment Index, Iola Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Iola, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Iola?
Besides Iola Middle School, Iola also operates Iola Elementary School (619 students), Iola Sr High (296 students), and Iola High School Virtual (22 students). See the Iola district page for the complete list.