- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Knoxville, IA
Knoxville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Knoxville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191584000949
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knoxville Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Knoxville Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knoxville Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Knoxville, IA.
School address
District: Knoxville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191584000949 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Knoxville Middle School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 191584000949 · Knoxville, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 12.4:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Knoxville High School (508 students)
Knoxville Middle School shrank from 368 students in 2022-23 to 324 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE held 26.9 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Knoxville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knoxville High
Knoxville High School
508 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
485 students
- Northstar Elem
Northstar Elementary School
348 students
- This school
Knoxville Middle School
323 students
What this shows Knoxville Middle School reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knoxville Middle School compares
Knoxville Middle 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 23% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.0%
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
$13,254
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 166 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 86.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.2, Knoxville Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knoxville Comm School District reports $13,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knoxville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northstar Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knoxville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knoxville Middle School
How many students attend Knoxville Middle School?
Knoxville Middle School has 323 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Knoxville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knoxville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knoxville Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 Knoxville Middle School?
44.6% of students at Knoxville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knoxville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Knoxville Middle School is White at 86.1% of enrollment, in Knoxville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knoxville Middle School?
Knoxville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Knoxville Middle School rank among public schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, Knoxville Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville Comm School District?
Besides Knoxville Middle School, Knoxville Comm School District also operates Knoxville High School (508 students), West Elementary (485 students), and Northstar Elementary School (348 students). See the Knoxville Comm School District district page for the complete list.