- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Oelwein, IA
Oelwein Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oelwein Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192163001289
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oelwein Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Oelwein · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Oelwein Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oelwein Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oelwein, IA.
School address
District: Oelwein Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192163001289 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Oelwein Middle School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 20.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 192163001289 · Oelwein, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
350 enr · 14.6:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Oelwein High School (334 students)
Oelwein Middle School held near 365 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 20.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Oelwein Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Oelwein Middle School
350 students
- Oelwein High S
Oelwein High School
334 students
- Wings Park Ele
Wings Park Elementary School
294 students
- Oelwein Online
Oelwein Online School
175 students
- Little Husky L
Little Husky Learning Center
173 students
What this shows Oelwein Middle School reports 350 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oelwein Middle School compares
Oelwein 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 | 14.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 51% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 350 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
350
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 60% in Iowa - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.1%
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
$13,574
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.4%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Oelwein Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oelwein Comm School District reports $13,574 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oelwein Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oelwein High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wings Park Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oelwein Online School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Little Husky Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oelwein Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 87.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Oelwein
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~350 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oelwein Middle School
How many students attend Oelwein Middle School?
Oelwein Middle School has 350 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Oelwein, IA. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 365 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oelwein Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oelwein Middle School is 14.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% 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 Oelwein Middle School?
54.9% of students at Oelwein Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oelwein Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oelwein Middle School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in Oelwein, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oelwein Middle School?
Oelwein Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Oelwein Middle School rank among public schools in Oelwein?
By Resource Investment Index, Oelwein Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Oelwein, 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 Oelwein on the city page.
What other schools are in Oelwein Comm School District?
Besides Oelwein Middle School, Oelwein Comm School District also operates Oelwein High School (334 students), Wings Park Elementary School (294 students), and Oelwein Online School (175 students). See the Oelwein Comm School District district page for the complete list.