Enrollment
329
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rockwell City, IA
South Central Calhoun Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Central Calhoun Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190002402153
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Central Calhoun Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 329
- students enrolled
South Central Calhoun Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Central Calhoun Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190002402153 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
42.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Central Calhoun Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Central Calhoun Middle School
South Central Calhoun Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Rockwell City, Iowa, enrolling 329 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 42.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 329 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.
Among 404 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #35, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 165 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
South Central Calhoun Comm School District also operates South Central Calhoun Elementary Building (299 students) and South Central Calhoun High School (284 students) alongside South Central Calhoun 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 South Central Calhoun Middle School compares
South Central Calhoun 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▲ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 38% in Iowa - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,490
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.0, South Central Calhoun 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 South Central Calhoun Comm School District, which includes South Central Calhoun Middle School.
$13,490
Per student
+5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 41.9%
Federal 14.1%
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 South Central Calhoun Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Central Calhoun Elementary Building | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Central Calhoun High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Central Calhoun Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Central Calhoun Middle School
How many students attend South Central Calhoun Middle School?
South Central Calhoun Middle School has 329 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rockwell City, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Central Calhoun Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Central Calhoun Middle School is 13.2:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% 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 South Central Calhoun Middle School?
42.2% of students at South Central Calhoun Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Central Calhoun Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Central Calhoun Middle School is White at 94.8% of enrollment, in Rockwell City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Central Calhoun Middle School?
South Central Calhoun Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
Is South Central Calhoun Middle School a good school?
South Central Calhoun Middle School earns 58/100 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 South Central Calhoun Comm School District?
Besides South Central Calhoun Middle School, South Central Calhoun Comm School District also operates South Central Calhoun Elementary Building (299 students) and South Central Calhoun High School (284 students). See the South Central Calhoun Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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