- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roland, IA
Roland-Story Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Roland-Story Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192487001424
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roland-Story Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 19.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 331
- students enrolled
Roland-Story Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Roland-Story Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192487001424 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Roland-Story Middle School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 192487001424 · Roland, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 17.4:1 · 19.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Roland-Story Elementary School (446 students)
Roland-Story Middle School shrank from 317 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Roland-Story Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Roland-Story E
Roland-Story Elementary School
446 students
- This school
Roland-Story Middle School
331 students
- Roland-Story H
Roland-Story High School
317 students
What this shows Roland-Story Middle School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roland-Story Middle School compares
Roland-Story Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.6% | ▼ 46% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 87% in Iowa - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$11,491
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 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 2.1%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Roland-Story Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roland-Story Comm School District reports $11,491 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roland-Story Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roland-Story Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roland-Story High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roland-Story Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roland-Story Middle School
How many students attend Roland-Story Middle School?
Roland-Story Middle School has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roland, IA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roland-Story Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Roland-Story Middle School is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roland-Story Middle School?
19.6% of students at Roland-Story Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roland-Story Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Roland-Story Middle School is White at 91.8% of enrollment, in Roland, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roland-Story Middle School?
Roland-Story Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Roland-Story Comm School District?
Besides Roland-Story Middle School, Roland-Story Comm School District also operates Roland-Story Elementary School (446 students) and Roland-Story High School (317 students). See the Roland-Story Comm School District district page for the complete list.