- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lamoni, IA
Lamoni Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lamoni Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191632002019
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lamoni Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Lamoni · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 47.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Lamoni Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lamoni Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lamoni, IA.
School address
District: Lamoni Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191632002019 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Lamoni Middle School shrank from 70 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-5 students YoY 191632002019 · Lamoni, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 21:1 · 47.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lamoni Elementary School (191 students)
Lamoni Middle School shrank from 70 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (-7.1%). Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lamoni Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lamoni Element
Lamoni Elementary School
191 students
- Lamoni High Sc
Lamoni High School
81 students
- This school 63
Lamoni Middle School
63 students
What this shows Lamoni Middle School reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lamoni Middle School compares
Lamoni 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 42% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.1% | ▲ 29% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
21:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 94% in Iowa - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.3%
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
$11,442
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
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 3.2%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Lamoni Middle School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lamoni Comm School District reports $11,442 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lamoni Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamoni Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lamoni High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lamoni Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lamoni Middle School
How many students attend Lamoni Middle School?
Lamoni Middle School has 63 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lamoni, IA. CCD year-over-year: 70 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), down 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lamoni Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lamoni Middle School is 21:1, which is 42% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lamoni Middle School?
47.1% of students at Lamoni Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lamoni Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lamoni Middle School is White at 79.4% of enrollment, in Lamoni, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lamoni Middle School?
Lamoni Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Lamoni Middle School rank among public schools in Lamoni?
By Resource Investment Index, Lamoni Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Lamoni, 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 Lamoni Comm School District?
Besides Lamoni Middle School, Lamoni Comm School District also operates Lamoni Elementary School (191 students) and Lamoni High School (81 students). See the Lamoni Comm School District district page for the complete list.