- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Liberty, IA
North Central Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for North Central Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191470001392
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Central Junior High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in North Liberty · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Central Junior High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in North Liberty, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470001392 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
North Central Junior High School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+21 students YoY 191470001392 · North Liberty, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
925 enr · 23.7:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
North Central Junior High School held near 643 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.8 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Central Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- Southeast Juni
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- This school
North Central Junior High School
925 students
What this shows North Central Junior High School reports 925 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Central Junior High School compares
North Central Junior High 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 60% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
11.9%
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
African American 12.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, North Central Junior High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Central Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southeast Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Central Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,269
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~925 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Central Junior High School
How many students attend North Central Junior High School?
North Central Junior High School has 925 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Liberty, IA. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 643 (2023-24), nearly flat (+21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Junior High School is 23.7:1, which is 60% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Central Junior High School?
19.9% of students at North Central Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Central Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at North Central Junior High School is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in North Liberty, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Central Junior High School?
North Central Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 North Central Junior High School rank among public schools in North Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, North Central Junior High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in North Liberty, 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 North Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides North Central Junior High School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.