- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sibley, IA
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190001501485
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Sibley · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sibley, IA.
School address
District: Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190001501485 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 190001501485 · Sibley, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
185 enr · 14.2:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School (308 students)
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School shrank from 199 students in 2022-23 to 189 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE added 13.4 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sibley Ocheyed
Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School
308 students
- Sibley-Ocheyed
Sibley-Ocheyedan High School
195 students
- This school
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School
185 students
What this shows Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School reports 185 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School compares
Sibley-Ocheyedan 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
185
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,690
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.3%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sibley-Ocheyedan High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~185 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School
How many students attend Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School?
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School has 185 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sibley, IA. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School?
40.2% of students at Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School is White at 66.5% of enrollment, in Sibley, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School?
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School rank among public schools in Sibley?
By Resource Investment Index, Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Sibley, 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 Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District?
Besides Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School, Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District also operates Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School (308 students) and Sibley-Ocheyedan High School (195 students). See the Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District district page for the complete list.