- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pierson, IA
Pierson Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pierson Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191575000943
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pierson Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools.
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 41.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
Pierson Middle School has class sizes larger than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191575000943 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Pierson Middle School held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 191575000943 · Pierson, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 18:1 · 41.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kingsley Elementary School (173 students)
Pierson Middle School held near 133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 7.8 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pierson Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kingsley Eleme
Kingsley Elementary School
173 students
- Kingsley-Piers
Kingsley-Pierson High School
141 students
- This school
Pierson Middle School
126 students
What this shows Pierson Middle School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pierson Middle School compares
Pierson 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 | 18:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.0% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
18:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 89% in Iowa - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,704
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 81.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Pierson Middle School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District reports $13,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pierson Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kingsley-Pierson High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pierson Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pierson Middle School
How many students attend Pierson Middle School?
Pierson Middle School has 126 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pierson, IA. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 133 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pierson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pierson Middle School is 18:1, which is 22% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pierson Middle School?
41.0% of students at Pierson Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pierson Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pierson Middle School is White at 81.7% of enrollment, in Pierson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pierson Middle School?
Pierson Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District?
Besides Pierson Middle School, Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District also operates Kingsley Elementary School (173 students) and Kingsley-Pierson High School (141 students). See the Kingsley-Pierson Comm School District district page for the complete list.