- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Nevada, IA
Nevada Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Nevada Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192025002072
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nevada Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Nevada · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 33.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nevada Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nevada, IA.
School address
District: Nevada Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192025002072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Nevada Middle School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 192025002072 · Nevada, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 15.2:1 · 33.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Elementary School (632 students)
Nevada Middle School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Nevada Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
632 students
- Nevada High Sc
Nevada High School
498 students
- This school
Nevada Middle School
442 students
What this shows Nevada Middle School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nevada Middle School compares
Nevada 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.2% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,613
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.2%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.2, Nevada Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nevada Comm School District reports $12,613 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nevada Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nevada High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nevada Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nevada Middle School
How many students attend Nevada Middle School?
Nevada Middle School has 442 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Nevada, IA. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nevada Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nevada Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nevada Middle School?
33.2% of students at Nevada Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nevada Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Nevada Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Nevada, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nevada Middle School?
Nevada Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nevada Middle School rank among public schools in Nevada?
By Resource Investment Index, Nevada Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Nevada, 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 Nevada Comm School District?
Besides Nevada Middle School, Nevada Comm School District also operates Central Elementary School (632 students) and Nevada High School (498 students). See the Nevada Comm School District district page for the complete list.