- Enrollment
- 490
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Solon, IA
Solon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Solon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192658000707
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solon Middle School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Solon · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 4.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Solon Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Solon, IA.
School address
District: Solon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192658000707 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Solon Middle School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 192658000707 · Solon, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 13.9:1 · 4.6% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview Elementary (490 students)
Solon Middle School shrank from 345 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Solon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary
490 students
- Solon High Sch
Solon High School
471 students
- This school
Solon Middle School
320 students
- Solon Intermed
Solon Intermediate
196 students
What this shows Solon Middle School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solon Middle School compares
Solon 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.6% | ▼ 87% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,891
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.0%
Two or More 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 95.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.7, Solon Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Solon Comm School District reports $10,891 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solon Intermediate | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Solon Middle School
How many students attend Solon Middle School?
Solon Middle School has 320 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Solon, IA. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Solon Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Solon Middle School?
4.6% of students at Solon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Solon Middle School is White at 95.0% of enrollment, in Solon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solon Middle School?
Solon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Solon Middle School rank among public schools in Solon?
By Resource Investment Index, Solon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Solon, 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 Solon Comm School District?
Besides Solon Middle School, Solon Comm School District also operates Lakeview Elementary (490 students), Solon High School (471 students), and Solon Intermediate (196 students). See the Solon Comm School District district page for the complete list.