Enrollment
158
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Ogden, IA
Ogden Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Ogden Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192166001294
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ogden Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Ogden · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 19.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ogden Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ogden Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ogden, IA.
School address
District: Ogden Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192166001294 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ogden Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ogden Middle School
Ogden Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Ogden, Iowa, enrolling 158 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 93% of Iowa schools and 34% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.4% free-meal eligibility runs 47% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 158 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 160 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #110.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 7/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Ogden Comm School District also operates Ogden Elementary School (321 students) and Ogden High School (234 students) alongside Ogden 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 Ogden Middle School compares
Ogden 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 34% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.4% | ▼ 47% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 158 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
158
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Iowa - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.8%
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
$10,912
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 96.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 96.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.4, Ogden 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 Ogden Comm School District, which includes Ogden Middle School.
$10,912
Per student
-15%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 36.6%
Federal 9.2%
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 Ogden Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ogden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ogden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ogden Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar middle 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 (~158 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ogden Middle School
How many students attend Ogden Middle School?
Ogden Middle School has 158 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ogden, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ogden Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ogden Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 34% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ogden Middle School?
19.4% of students at Ogden Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ogden Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Ogden Middle School is White at 96.2% of enrollment, in Ogden, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ogden Middle School?
Ogden Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Ogden Middle School rank among public schools in Ogden?
By Resource Investment Index, Ogden Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Ogden, 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 Ogden on the city page.
Is Ogden Middle School a good school?
Ogden Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. 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 Ogden Comm School District?
Besides Ogden Middle School, Ogden Comm School District also operates Ogden Elementary School (321 students) and Ogden High School (234 students). See the Ogden Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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