Enrollment
63
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lamoni Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lamoni Middle School
Lamoni Middle School is a small middle school in Lamoni, Iowa, enrolling 63 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 94% of Iowa schools and 42% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.1% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Iowa schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 35/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Lamoni Comm School District also operates Lamoni Elementary School (191 students) and Lamoni High School (81 students) alongside Lamoni 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 Lamoni Middle School compares
Lamoni 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,353
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lamoni Comm School District, which includes Lamoni Middle School.
$12,353
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.0%
State 46.8%
Federal 19.2%
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 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
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 81
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~63 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Lamoni on the city page.
Is Lamoni Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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