- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukee, IA
South Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193051002116
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #7 of 10
- public schools in Waukee · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
South Middle School has class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Waukee, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051002116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
South Middle School held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 62.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 193051002116 · Waukee, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,092 enr · 18.2:1 · 20.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
South Middle School held near 913 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.9 → 62.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- This school
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- Waukee Middle
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- Walnut Hills E
Walnut Hills Elementary School
708 students
What this shows South Middle School reports 1,092 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Middle School compares
South 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 43% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,092 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,092
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Iowa - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,927
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 437 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
51
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Asian 10.9%
African American 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, South Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waukee Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hills Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Waukee
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,092 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Middle School
How many students attend South Middle School?
South Middle School has 1,092 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 909 (2022-23) → 913 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Middle School is 18.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Middle School?
20.7% of students at South Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Middle School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Middle School?
South Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 South Middle School rank among public schools in Waukee?
By Resource Investment Index, South Middle School ranks #7 of 10 public schools in Waukee, 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 Waukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides South Middle School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and Timberline School (992 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.