Enrollment
185
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Sibley, Iowa, enrolling 185 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 40.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 185 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 266 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #151.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 370 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
16.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 40 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 185 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District also operates Sibley Ocheyedan Elementary School (308 students) and Sibley-Ocheyedan High School (195 students) alongside Sibley-Ocheyedan 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 Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School compares
Sibley-Ocheyedan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,096
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sibley-Ocheyedan Comm School District, which includes Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School.
$13,096
Per student
+2%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 49.5%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~185 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Sibley on the city page.
Is Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School a good school?
Sibley-Ocheyedan Middle School earns 50/100 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 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.
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