- Enrollment
- 123
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Remsen, IA
Remsen-Union Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Remsen-Union Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192412001995
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Remsen-Union Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 189
- students enrolled
Remsen-Union Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Remsen-Union Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192412001995 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Remsen-Union Middle School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 192412001995 · Remsen, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
189 enr · 18.9:1 · 32.2% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Remsen-Union Elementary School (123 students)
Remsen-Union Middle School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 10.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Remsen-Union Middle School compares
Remsen-Union 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.2% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Iowa - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,626
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 189 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Remsen-Union Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Remsen-Union Comm School District reports $15,626 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Remsen-Union Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remsen-Union Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Remsen-Union Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Remsen-Union Middle School
How many students attend Remsen-Union Middle School?
Remsen-Union Middle School has 189 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Remsen, IA. CCD year-over-year: 174 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Remsen-Union Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Remsen-Union Middle School is 18.9:1, which is 28% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Remsen-Union Middle School?
32.2% of students at Remsen-Union Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Remsen-Union Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Remsen-Union Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Remsen, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Remsen-Union Middle School?
Remsen-Union Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in Remsen-Union Comm School District?
Besides Remsen-Union Middle School, Remsen-Union Comm School District also operates Remsen-Union Elementary School (123 students). See the Remsen-Union Comm School District district page for the complete list.