Enrollment
121
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Lynnville-Sully Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Lynnville-Sully Middle School
Lynnville-Sully Middle School is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Sully, Iowa, enrolling 121 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 121 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 82 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 37 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 121 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Lynnville-Sully Comm School District also operates Lynnville-Sully Elementary School (224 students) and Lynnville-Sully High School (160 students) alongside Lynnville-Sully 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 Lynnville-Sully Middle School compares
Lynnville-Sully 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,370
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Lynnville-Sully Comm School District, which includes Lynnville-Sully Middle School.
$11,370
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.5%
State 40.4%
Federal 9.1%
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 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
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~121 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sully on the city page.
Is Lynnville-Sully Middle School a good school?
Lynnville-Sully Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 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.
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