- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Norwalk, IA
Norwalk Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Norwalk 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 192124001274
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwalk Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Norwalk · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwalk Middle School has class sizes larger than 78% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Norwalk, IA.
School address
District: Norwalk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192124001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Norwalk Middle School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 192124001274 · Norwalk, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
824 enr · 16.2:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwalk Senior High School (1,035 students)
Norwalk Middle School held near 804 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.8 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Norwalk Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwalk Senior
Norwalk Senior High School
1,035 students
- This school
Norwalk Middle School
824 students
- Orchard Hills
Orchard Hills Elementary
558 students
- Lakewood Eleme
Lakewood Elementary School
554 students
- Oviatt Element
Oviatt Elementary School
548 students
What this shows Norwalk Middle School reports 824 students on the CCD universe file.
How Norwalk Middle School compares
Norwalk Middle 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 824 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
824
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 78% in Iowa - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$11,287
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
Counselors2.3 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.6, Norwalk Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Norwalk Comm School District reports $11,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Norwalk Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwalk Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Orchard Hills Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakewood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oviatt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwalk Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 558
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~824 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Norwalk Middle School
How many students attend Norwalk Middle School?
Norwalk Middle School has 824 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Norwalk, IA. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 804 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwalk Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwalk Middle School is 16.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwalk Middle School?
17.2% of students at Norwalk Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwalk Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Norwalk Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Norwalk, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwalk Middle School?
Norwalk Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Norwalk Middle School rank among public schools in Norwalk?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwalk Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Norwalk, 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 Norwalk on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwalk Comm School District?
Besides Norwalk Middle School, Norwalk Comm School District also operates Norwalk Senior High School (1,035 students), Orchard Hills Elementary (558 students), and Lakewood Elementary School (554 students). See the Norwalk Comm School District district page for the complete list.