- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Swea City, IA
North Union Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Union 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 192083002179
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Union Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 110
- students enrolled
North Union Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Kossuth Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192083002179 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
North Union Middle School shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-7.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 192083002179 · Swea City, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 12.2:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kossuth Elementary School (131 students)
North Union Middle School shrank from 128 students in 2022-23 to 118 in 2023-24 (-7.8%). Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 8.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How North Union Middle School compares
North Union 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 | 12.2:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.5%
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
$14,877
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, North Union Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kossuth Comm School District reports $14,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Union Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kossuth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Union Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~110 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Union Middle School
How many students attend North Union Middle School?
North Union Middle School has 110 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Swea City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 118 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Union Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Union Middle School is 12.2:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% 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 Union Middle School?
36.7% of students at North Union Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Union Middle School?
The largest demographic group at North Union Middle School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Swea City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Union Middle School?
North Union Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in North Kossuth Comm School District?
Besides North Union Middle School, North Kossuth Comm School District also operates North Kossuth Elementary School (131 students). See the North Kossuth Comm School District district page for the complete list.