Enrollment
128
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pleasantville, IA
Pleasantville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pleasantville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192316001403
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pleasantville Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Pleasantville · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 25.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pleasantville Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pleasantville, IA.
School address
District: Pleasantville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192316001403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+44% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pleasantville Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pleasantville Middle School
Pleasantville Middle School is a small middle school in Pleasantville, Iowa, enrolling 128 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Iowa schools and 44% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 128 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 131 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 256 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Pleasantville Comm School District also operates Pleasantville Elementary (456 students) and Pleasantville High School (241 students) alongside Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville Middle School compares
Pleasantville 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 44% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.4% | ▼ 30% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 95% in Iowa - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,432
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 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 89.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.8, Pleasantville 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 Pleasantville Comm School District, which includes Pleasantville Middle School.
$11,432
Per student
-11%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.6%
State 49.6%
Federal 9.8%
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 Pleasantville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantville Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasantville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pleasantville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~128 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pleasantville Middle School
How many students attend Pleasantville Middle School?
Pleasantville Middle School has 128 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pleasantville, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pleasantville Middle School is 21.3:1, which is 44% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pleasantville Middle School?
25.4% of students at Pleasantville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pleasantville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pleasantville Middle School is White at 89.8% of enrollment, in Pleasantville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pleasantville Middle School?
Pleasantville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Pleasantville Middle School rank among public schools in Pleasantville?
By Resource Investment Index, Pleasantville Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Pleasantville, 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 Pleasantville on the city page.
Is Pleasantville Middle School a good school?
Pleasantville Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Pleasantville Comm School District?
Besides Pleasantville Middle School, Pleasantville Comm School District also operates Pleasantville Elementary (456 students) and Pleasantville High School (241 students). See the Pleasantville Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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