- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oskaloosa, IA
Oskaloosa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Oskaloosa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192187001310
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oskaloosa Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Oskaloosa · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Oskaloosa Middle School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oskaloosa, IA.
School address
District: Oskaloosa Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192187001310 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Oskaloosa Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 192187001310 · Oskaloosa, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
404 enr · 10.4:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students)
Oskaloosa Middle School shrank from 454 students in 2022-23 to 430 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 39.6 → 38.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Oskaloosa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oskaloosa Elem
Oskaloosa Elementary School
903 students
- Oskaloosa High
Oskaloosa High School
632 students
- This school
Oskaloosa Middle School
404 students
- Oskaloosa Earl 109
Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk
109 students
- Oskaloosa Virt 42
Oskaloosa Virtual Academy
42 students
What this shows Oskaloosa Middle School reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oskaloosa Middle School compares
Oskaloosa Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Iowa - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
42.6%
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
$13,366
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Oskaloosa Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Oskaloosa Comm School District reports $13,366 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Oskaloosa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oskaloosa Virtual Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oskaloosa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 36.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oskaloosa Middle School
How many students attend Oskaloosa Middle School?
Oskaloosa Middle School has 404 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oskaloosa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 454 (2022-23) → 430 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oskaloosa Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 34% 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 Oskaloosa Middle School?
42.7% of students at Oskaloosa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oskaloosa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Oskaloosa Middle School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Oskaloosa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oskaloosa Middle School?
Oskaloosa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Oskaloosa Middle School rank among public schools in Oskaloosa?
By Resource Investment Index, Oskaloosa Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Oskaloosa, 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 Oskaloosa on the city page.
What other schools are in Oskaloosa Comm School District?
Besides Oskaloosa Middle School, Oskaloosa Comm School District also operates Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students), Oskaloosa High School (632 students), and Oskaloosa Early Childhood Center - Pk (109 students). See the Oskaloosa Comm School District district page for the complete list.