- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Milford, IA
Okoboji Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Okoboji Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190002102003
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Okoboji Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Milford · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Okoboji Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Okoboji Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milford, IA.
School address
District: Okoboji Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002102003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Okoboji Middle School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 190002102003 · Milford, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 12.1:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Okoboji Elementary School (491 students)
Okoboji Middle School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.3 → 28.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Okoboji Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Okoboji Elemen
Okoboji Elementary School
491 students
- Okoboji High S
Okoboji High School
366 students
- This school
Okoboji Middle School
339 students
What this shows Okoboji Middle School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Okoboji Middle School compares
Okoboji 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 24% in Iowa - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,777
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Okoboji Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Okoboji Comm School District reports $11,777 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Okoboji Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okoboji Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Okoboji High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Okoboji Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~339 students)
Frequently asked questions about Okoboji Middle School
How many students attend Okoboji Middle School?
Okoboji Middle School has 339 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Milford, IA. CCD year-over-year: 346 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Okoboji Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Okoboji Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 18% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 23% 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 Okoboji Middle School?
30.9% of students at Okoboji Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Okoboji Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Okoboji Middle School is White at 87.9% of enrollment, in Milford, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Okoboji Middle School?
Okoboji Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Okoboji Middle School rank among public schools in Milford?
By Resource Investment Index, Okoboji Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Milford, 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 Okoboji Comm School District?
Besides Okoboji Middle School, Okoboji Comm School District also operates Okoboji Elementary School (491 students) and Okoboji High School (366 students). See the Okoboji Comm School District district page for the complete list.