Enrollment
280
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shenandoah Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Shenandoah Middle School
Shenandoah Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Shenandoah, Iowa, enrolling 280 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.5% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 280 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 450 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #160.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 280 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 186 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 280 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Shenandoah's elementary schools, it stands alongside Shenandoah Elementary School (349 students): Shenandoah Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.3:1 vs 12.9:1).
Shenandoah Comm School District also operates Shenandoah Elementary School (349 students) and Shenandoah High School (300 students) alongside Shenandoah Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shenandoah Middle School compares
Shenandoah Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,172
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shenandoah Comm School District, which includes Shenandoah Middle School.
$13,172
Per student
+2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.5%
State 47.3%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Shenandoah Middle School a good school?
Shenandoah Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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