Enrollment
111
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Troy Mills, IA
North-Linn Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North-Linn Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192082001242
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North-Linn Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Troy Mills · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North-Linn Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North-Linn Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Troy Mills, IA.
School address
District: North Linn Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192082001242 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-60% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North-Linn Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at North-Linn Middle School
North-Linn Middle School is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Troy Mills, Iowa, enrolling 111 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 14.7% free-meal eligibility runs 60% below the Iowa average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Iowa schools, with 111 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #20.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Linn Comm School District also operates North Linn Elementary (281 students) and North-Linn Senior High School (158 students) alongside North-Linn 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 North-Linn Middle School compares
North-Linn 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.7% | ▼ 60% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 111 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
111
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$11,838
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 94.6%
Two or More 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, North-Linn 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 North Linn Comm School District, which includes North-Linn Middle School.
$11,838
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.9%
State 46.8%
Federal 12.3%
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 North-Linn Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Linn Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North-Linn Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North-Linn Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle 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 (~111 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North-Linn Middle School
How many students attend North-Linn Middle School?
North-Linn Middle School has 111 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Troy Mills, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North-Linn Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North-Linn Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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-Linn Middle School?
14.7% of students at North-Linn Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North-Linn Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North-Linn Middle School is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Troy Mills, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North-Linn Middle School?
North-Linn Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North-Linn Middle School rank among public schools in Troy Mills?
By Resource Investment Index, North-Linn Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Troy Mills, 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 Troy Mills on the city page.
Is North-Linn Middle School a good school?
North-Linn Middle School earns 53/100 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 North Linn Comm School District?
Besides North-Linn Middle School, North Linn Comm School District also operates North Linn Elementary (281 students) and North-Linn Senior High School (158 students). See the North Linn Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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