- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Elgin, IA
North Fayette Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Fayette Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190000602255
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Fayette Valley Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 312
- students enrolled
North Fayette Valley Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Fayette Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190000602255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
North Fayette Valley Middle School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+30.8%).
Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 190000602255 · Elgin, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 18.4:1 · 32.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Fayette Valley High School (323 students)
North Fayette Valley Middle School grew from 237 students in 2022-23 to 310 in 2023-24 (+30.8%). Teacher FTE added 17.1 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Fayette Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Fayette
North Fayette Valley High School
323 students
- This school
North Fayette Valley Middle School
312 students
- West Union El
West Union Elementary School
228 students
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
169 students
- Fayette Elemen 105
Fayette Elementary
105 students
What this shows North Fayette Valley Middle School reports 312 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Fayette Valley Middle School compares
North Fayette Valley 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 11% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 90% in Iowa - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$13,289
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, North Fayette Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Fayette Valley Comm School District reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Fayette Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fayette Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Union Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fayette Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Fayette Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Fayette Valley Middle School
How many students attend North Fayette Valley Middle School?
North Fayette Valley Middle School has 312 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Elgin, IA. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Fayette Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Fayette Valley Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Fayette Valley Middle School?
32.5% of students at North Fayette Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Fayette Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Fayette Valley Middle School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Elgin, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Fayette Valley Middle School?
North Fayette Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Fayette Valley Comm School District?
Besides North Fayette Valley Middle School, North Fayette Valley Comm School District also operates North Fayette Valley High School (323 students), West Union Elementary School (228 students), and Valley Elementary School (169 students). See the North Fayette Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.