- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Pleasantville Middle School grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+12 students YoY 192316001403 · Pleasantville, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 21.3:1 · 25.4% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasantville Elementary (456 students)
Pleasantville Middle School grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE held 6.8 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Pleasantville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville Elementary
456 students
- Pleasantville
Pleasantville High School
241 students
- This school 128
Pleasantville Middle School
128 students
What this shows Pleasantville Middle School reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pleasantville Middle School compares
Pleasantville Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,675
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
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.
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
District finance for Pleasantville Comm School District reports $11,675 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~128 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), up 12.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.