Enrollment
442
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nevada Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Nevada Middle School
Nevada Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Nevada, Iowa, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.2% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 388 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #139.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
10.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Nevada Comm School District also operates Central Elementary School (632 students) and Nevada High School (498 students) alongside Nevada 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 Nevada Middle School compares
Nevada 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 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 (what these measure)
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 $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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nevada Comm School District, which includes Nevada Middle School.
$12,613
Per student
-2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.7%
State 48.5%
Federal 8.8%
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 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
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary 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 (~442 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Nevada on the city page.
Is Nevada Middle School a good school?
Nevada Middle School earns 49/100 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 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.
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