- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Odebolt, IA
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192160001285
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 186
- students enrolled
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
NCES ID 192160001285 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School shrank from 214 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 192160001285 · Odebolt, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 13.3:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School (326 students)
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School shrank from 214 students in 2022-23 to 201 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE held 14.8 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Odebolt Arthur
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School
326 students
- Odebolt Arthur
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-Ida Grove
308 students
- This school
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
186 students
- Odebolt Arthur 114
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-Odebolt
114 students
What this shows Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School compares
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$13,452
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District reports $13,452 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-Ida Grove | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-Odebolt | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 44:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- 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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
How many students attend Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School?
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School has 186 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Odebolt, IA. CCD year-over-year: 214 (2022-23) → 201 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School?
36.4% of students at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School is White at 93.0% of enrollment, in Odebolt, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School?
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District?
Besides Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School, Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District also operates Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove High School (326 students), Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-Ida Grove (308 students), and Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Elementary-Odebolt (114 students). See the Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Comm School District district page for the complete list.