- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Buffalo Center, IA
North Iowa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Iowa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190575001620
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Iowa Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Buffalo Center · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Iowa Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Iowa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buffalo Center, IA.
School address
District: North Iowa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190575001620 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
North Iowa Middle School shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-7 students YoY 190575001620 · Buffalo Center, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
115 enr · 12.8:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center (227 students)
North Iowa Middle School shrank from 107 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE lost 9.6 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Iowa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Iowa Ele
North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center
227 students
- North Iowa Hig
North Iowa High School
124 students
- This school
North Iowa Middle School
115 students
What this shows North Iowa Middle School reports 115 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Iowa Middle School compares
North Iowa Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 115 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
115
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,963
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, North Iowa Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Iowa Comm School District reports $13,963 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Iowa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Iowa High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Iowa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~115 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Iowa Middle School
How many students attend North Iowa Middle School?
North Iowa Middle School has 115 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Buffalo Center, IA. CCD year-over-year: 107 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), down 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Iowa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Iowa Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Iowa Middle School?
31.8% of students at North Iowa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Iowa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Iowa Middle School is White at 87.8% of enrollment, in Buffalo Center, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Iowa Middle School?
North Iowa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Iowa Middle School rank among public schools in Buffalo Center?
By Resource Investment Index, North Iowa Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Buffalo Center, 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 North Iowa Comm School District?
Besides North Iowa Middle School, North Iowa Comm School District also operates North Iowa Elem Buffalo Center (227 students) and North Iowa High School (124 students). See the North Iowa Comm School District district page for the complete list.