- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pella, IA
Pella Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pella Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192247001351
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 85
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pella Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Pella · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pella Middle School has class sizes larger than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pella Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pella, IA.
School address
District: Pella Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192247001351 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
Pella Middle School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 192247001351 · Pella, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 15.6:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Pella High School (801 students)
Pella Middle School held near 363 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.9 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pella Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pella High Sch
Pella High School
801 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate
494 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
401 students
- This school
Pella Middle School
375 students
- Lincoln Elemen 254
Lincoln Elementary School
254 students
What this shows Pella Middle School reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pella Middle School compares
Pella 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 73% in Iowa - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,217
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 375 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 88.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.3, Pella Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pella Comm School District reports $12,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pella Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pella High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pella Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~375 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Pella Middle School
How many students attend Pella Middle School?
Pella Middle School has 375 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pella, IA. CCD year-over-year: 382 (2022-23) → 363 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pella Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pella Middle School is 15.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pella Middle School?
15.7% of students at Pella Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pella Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pella Middle School is White at 88.5% of enrollment, in Pella, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pella Middle School?
Pella 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 Pella Middle School rank among public schools in Pella?
By Resource Investment Index, Pella Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Pella, 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 Pella on the city page.
What other schools are in Pella Comm School District?
Besides Pella Middle School, Pella Comm School District also operates Pella High School (801 students), Jefferson Intermediate (494 students), and Madison Elementary School (401 students). See the Pella Comm School District district page for the complete list.