- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lake Mills, IA
Lake Mills Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Mills Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191611000964
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Mills Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lake Mills · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 31.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Mills Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, IA.
School address
District: Lake Mills Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191611000964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Lake Mills Middle School held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 191611000964 · Lake Mills, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
146 enr · 18.3:1 · 31.7% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Mills Elementary School (303 students)
Lake Mills Middle School held near 141 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 8.4 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lake Mills Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Mills Ele
Lake Mills Elementary School
303 students
- Lake Mills Sen
Lake Mills Senior High School
193 students
- This school
Lake Mills Middle School
146 students
What this shows Lake Mills Middle School reports 146 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Mills Middle School compares
Lake Mills 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.7% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Iowa - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$12,708
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.8, Lake Mills Middle School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lake Mills Comm School District reports $12,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Mills Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Mills Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lake Mills Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Mills Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Mills Middle School
How many students attend Lake Mills Middle School?
Lake Mills Middle School has 146 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lake Mills, IA. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Mills Middle School is 18.3:1, which is 24% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lake Mills Middle School?
31.7% of students at Lake Mills Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Mills Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Mills Middle School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Lake Mills, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Mills Middle School?
Lake Mills Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lake Mills Middle School rank among public schools in Lake Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Mills Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lake Mills, 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 Lake Mills Comm School District?
Besides Lake Mills Middle School, Lake Mills Comm School District also operates Lake Mills Elementary School (303 students) and Lake Mills Senior High School (193 students). See the Lake Mills Comm School District district page for the complete list.