- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Eldridge, IA
North Scott Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for North Scott Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192094001255
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Scott Junior High School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Eldridge · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 21.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Scott Junior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Scott Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eldridge, IA.
School address
District: North Scott Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192094001255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
North Scott Junior High School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 192094001255 · Eldridge, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
531 enr · 14.8:1 · 21.3% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: North Scott High School (1,081 students)
North Scott Junior High School held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Scott Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Scott Hi
North Scott High School
1,081 students
- Edward White E
Edward White Elementary School
556 students
- This school
North Scott Junior High School
531 students
- Alan Shepard E
Alan Shepard Elementary School
467 students
- Neil Armstrong 369
Neil Armstrong Elementary School
369 students
- John Glenn Ele 179
John Glenn Elementary School
179 students
What this shows North Scott Junior High School reports 531 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Scott Junior High School compares
North Scott 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.3% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 531 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
531
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 63% in Iowa - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,388
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.9, North Scott Junior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Scott Comm School District reports $11,388 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Scott Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Scott High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward White Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alan Shepard Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Neil Armstrong Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John Glenn Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Scott Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~531 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Scott Junior High School
How many students attend North Scott Junior High School?
North Scott Junior High School has 531 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Eldridge, IA. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Scott Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Scott Junior High School is 14.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Scott Junior High School?
21.3% of students at North Scott 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 Scott Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at North Scott Junior High School is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Eldridge, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Scott Junior High School?
North Scott Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Scott Junior High School rank among public schools in Eldridge?
By Resource Investment Index, North Scott Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Eldridge, 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 Scott Comm School District?
Besides North Scott Junior High School, North Scott Comm School District also operates North Scott High School (1,081 students), Edward White Elementary School (556 students), and Alan Shepard Elementary School (467 students). See the North Scott Comm School District district page for the complete list.