Enrollment
323
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Knoxville Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Knoxville Middle School
Knoxville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Knoxville, Iowa, enrolling 323 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 355 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #105.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 166 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Knoxville Comm School District also operates Knoxville High School (508 students) and West Elementary (485 students) alongside Knoxville 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 Knoxville Middle School compares
Knoxville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,576
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
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.
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.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Knoxville Comm School District, which includes Knoxville Middle School.
$12,576
Per student
-2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 54.7%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle 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 (~323 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Knoxville on the city page.
Is Knoxville Middle School a good school?
Knoxville Middle School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% 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 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.
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