- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Alleman, IA
North Polk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Polk Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192091002095
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Polk Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Alleman · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 7.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Polk Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Polk Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alleman, IA.
School address
District: North Polk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192091002095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
North Polk Middle School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+38 students YoY 192091002095 · Alleman, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 19.4:1 · 7.0% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: North Polk High School (644 students)
North Polk Middle School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE added 26.1 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Polk Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Polk Hig
North Polk High School
644 students
- This school
North Polk Middle School
504 students
- North Polk Cen
North Polk Central Elementary School
408 students
- North Polk Wes
North Polk West Elementary School
396 students
- Big Creek Elem
Big Creek Elementary
357 students
What this shows North Polk Middle School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Polk Middle School compares
North Polk 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.0% | ▼ 81% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Iowa - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$11,506
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
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.3, North Polk Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Polk Comm School District reports $11,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Polk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Polk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Polk Central Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Polk West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Creek Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Polk Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Polk Middle School
How many students attend North Polk Middle School?
North Polk Middle School has 504 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Alleman, IA. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Polk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Polk Middle School is 19.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Polk Middle School?
7.0% of students at North Polk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Polk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Polk Middle School is White at 93.6% of enrollment, in Alleman, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Polk Middle School?
North Polk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Polk Middle School rank among public schools in Alleman?
By Resource Investment Index, North Polk Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Alleman, 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 Polk Comm School District?
Besides North Polk Middle School, North Polk Comm School District also operates North Polk High School (644 students), North Polk Central Elementary School (408 students), and North Polk West Elementary School (396 students). See the North Polk Comm School District district page for the complete list.