- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sully, IA
Lynnville-Sully Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Lynnville-Sully Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191803001994
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lynnville-Sully Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sully · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Lynnville-Sully Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lynnville-Sully Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sully, IA.
School address
District: Lynnville-Sully Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191803001994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Lynnville-Sully Middle School grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.3 → 7.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 191803001994 · Sully, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
121 enr · 15.1:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynnville-Sully Elementary School (224 students)
Lynnville-Sully Middle School grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 128 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 8.3 → 7.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Lynnville-Sully Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynnville-Sull
Lynnville-Sully Elementary School
224 students
- Lynnville-Sull
Lynnville-Sully High School
160 students
- This school
Lynnville-Sully Middle School
121 students
What this shows Lynnville-Sully Middle School reports 121 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lynnville-Sully Middle School compares
Lynnville-Sully Middle School is a growing 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 121 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
121
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 67% in Iowa - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
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
$11,749
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
24
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Lynnville-Sully Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lynnville-Sully Comm School District reports $11,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lynnville-Sully Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynnville-Sully Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lynnville-Sully High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lynnville-Sully Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~121 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lynnville-Sully Middle School
How many students attend Lynnville-Sully Middle School?
Lynnville-Sully Middle School has 121 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sully, IA. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lynnville-Sully Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lynnville-Sully Middle School is 15.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lynnville-Sully Middle School?
18.8% of students at Lynnville-Sully Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lynnville-Sully Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Lynnville-Sully Middle School is White at 94.2% of enrollment, in Sully, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lynnville-Sully Middle School?
Lynnville-Sully Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Lynnville-Sully Middle School rank among public schools in Sully?
By Resource Investment Index, Lynnville-Sully Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sully, 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 Lynnville-Sully Comm School District?
Besides Lynnville-Sully Middle School, Lynnville-Sully Comm School District also operates Lynnville-Sully Elementary School (224 students) and Lynnville-Sully High School (160 students). See the Lynnville-Sully Comm School District district page for the complete list.