- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shenandoah, IA
Shenandoah Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Shenandoah Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192607001483
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Shenandoah Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Shenandoah · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 35.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Shenandoah Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Shenandoah, IA.
School address
District: Shenandoah Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192607001483 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Shenandoah Middle School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 192607001483 · Shenandoah, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 13.3:1 · 35.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Shenandoah Elementary School (349 students)
Shenandoah Middle School held near 282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.5 → 21.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Shenandoah Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shenandoah Ele
Shenandoah Elementary School
349 students
- Shenandoah Hig
Shenandoah High School
300 students
- This school
Shenandoah Middle School
280 students
- Ignite Online
Ignite Online & Personalized Learning
211 students
- Logan Preschoo 87
Logan Preschool
87 students
What this shows Shenandoah Middle School reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Shenandoah Middle School compares
Shenandoah 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.5% | ▼ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.5%
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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,867
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
134
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 47.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 66.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 88.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.9%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 88.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, Shenandoah Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shenandoah Comm School District reports $13,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Shenandoah Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shenandoah High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ignite Online & Personalized Learning | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Logan Preschool | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Shenandoah Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 84/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar elementary schools in Shenandoah
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah Middle School
How many students attend Shenandoah Middle School?
Shenandoah Middle School has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shenandoah, IA. CCD year-over-year: 296 (2022-23) → 282 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shenandoah Middle School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Shenandoah Middle School?
35.5% of students at Shenandoah Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shenandoah Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Shenandoah Middle School is White at 88.2% of enrollment, in Shenandoah, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shenandoah Middle School?
Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah Middle School rank among public schools in Shenandoah?
By Resource Investment Index, Shenandoah Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Shenandoah, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Shenandoah on the city page.
What other schools are in Shenandoah Comm School District?
Besides Shenandoah Middle School, Shenandoah Comm School District also operates Shenandoah Elementary School (349 students), Shenandoah High School (300 students), and Ignite Online & Personalized Learning (211 students). See the Shenandoah Comm School District district page for the complete list.