- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
South Central Calhoun Middle School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 190002402153 · Rockwell City, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
329 enr · 13.2:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: South Central Calhoun Elementary Building (299 students)
South Central Calhoun Middle School held near 327 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 25.1 → 22.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Central Calhoun Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Central Calhoun Middle School
329 students
- South Central
South Central Calhoun Elementary Building
299 students
- South Central
South Central Calhoun High School
284 students
What this shows South Central Calhoun Middle School reports 329 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Central Calhoun Middle School compares
South Central Calhoun Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$12,957
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
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.
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
District finance for South Central Calhoun Comm School District reports $12,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~329 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.