- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sergeant Bluff, IA
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192559001891
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Sergeant Bluff · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School has class sizes larger than 93% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sergeant Bluff, IA.
School address
District: Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192559001891 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 192559001891 · Sergeant Bluff, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
400 enr · 20:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School (552 students)
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School grew from 369 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE held 20.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School
552 students
- This school
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School
400 students
- Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School
383 students
- Sergeant Bluff
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School
349 students
What this shows Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School reports 400 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School compares
Sergeant Bluff-Luton 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 35% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 93% in Iowa - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
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
$12,621
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 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
African American 6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.8%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District reports $12,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~400 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School
How many students attend Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School?
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School has 400 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sergeant Bluff, IA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School is 20:1, which is 35% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School?
26.6% of students at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Sergeant Bluff, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School?
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School rank among public schools in Sergeant Bluff?
By Resource Investment Index, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Sergeant Bluff, 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 Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District?
Besides Sergeant Bluff-Luton Middle School, Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District also operates Sergeant Bluff-Luton Senior High School (552 students), Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School (383 students), and Sergeant Bluff-Luton Primary School (349 students). See the Sergeant Bluff-Luton Comm School District district page for the complete list.