- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Iowa Falls, IA
Riverbend Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverbend Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191473000905
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverbend Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Iowa Falls · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverbend Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Iowa Falls, IA.
School address
District: Iowa Falls Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191473000905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Riverbend Middle School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 191473000905 · Iowa Falls, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
257 enr · 13.5:1 · 35.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa Falls - Alden High School (398 students)
Riverbend Middle School held near 284 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Riverbend Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa Falls - A
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
398 students
- Rock Run Eleme
Rock Run Elementary
292 students
- Pineview Eleme
Pineview Elementary
281 students
- This school
Riverbend Middle School
257 students
What this shows Riverbend Middle School reports 257 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverbend Middle School compares
Riverbend 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 257 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
257
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Iowa - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,825
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 257 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 26.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Riverbend Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa Falls Comm School District reports $11,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverbend Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Falls - Alden High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Run Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pineview Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverbend Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~257 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverbend Middle School
How many students attend Riverbend Middle School?
Riverbend Middle School has 257 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Iowa Falls, IA. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbend Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverbend Middle School?
35.8% of students at Riverbend Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverbend Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverbend Middle School is White at 84.0% of enrollment, in Iowa Falls, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverbend Middle School?
Riverbend Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Riverbend Middle School rank among public schools in Iowa Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverbend Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Iowa Falls, 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 Iowa Falls Comm School District?
Besides Riverbend Middle School, Iowa Falls Comm School District also operates Iowa Falls - Alden High School (398 students), Rock Run Elementary (292 students), and Pineview Elementary (281 students). See the Iowa Falls Comm School District district page for the complete list.