Enrollment
404
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oskaloosa Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oskaloosa Middle School
Oskaloosa Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Oskaloosa, Iowa, enrolling 404 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Oskaloosa Middle School is leaner than roughly 92% of Iowa schools and 30% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 404 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 367 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #153.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 204 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 125 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 404 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Oskaloosa Comm School District also operates Oskaloosa Elementary School (903 students) and Oskaloosa High School (632 students) alongside Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa Middle School compares
Oskaloosa 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,439
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oskaloosa Comm School District, which includes Oskaloosa Middle School.
$12,439
Per student
-3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.9%
State 55.9%
Federal 11.2%
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 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
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
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 (~404 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Oskaloosa Middle School a good school?
Oskaloosa Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of 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 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.
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