Enrollment
350
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oelwein Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oelwein Middle School
Oelwein Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Oelwein, Iowa, enrolling 350 students.
At 14.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 54.9% of students qualify for free meals, 51% above the Iowa average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 350 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 224 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #196, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 368 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Oelwein's elementary schools, it stands alongside Wings Park Elementary School (294 students): Oelwein Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 10.5:1).
Oelwein Comm School District also operates Oelwein High School (334 students) and Wings Park Elementary School (294 students) alongside Oelwein Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Oelwein Middle School compares
Oelwein Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,185
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oelwein Comm School District, which includes Oelwein Middle School.
$13,185
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.9%
State 50.0%
Federal 20.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~350 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oelwein Middle School a good school?
Oelwein Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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