- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Ogden Middle School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 9.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 192166001294 · Ogden, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
158 enr · 19.8:1 · 19.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Ogden Elementary School (321 students)
Ogden Middle School held near 172 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.9 → 9.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Ogden Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ogden Elementa
Ogden Elementary School
321 students
- Ogden High Sch
Ogden High School
234 students
- This school
Ogden Middle School
158 students
What this shows Ogden Middle School reports 158 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ogden Middle School compares
Ogden 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,036
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
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.
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
District finance for Ogden Comm School District reports $12,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~158 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.