- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ossian, IA
South Winneshiek Middle School
Federal NCES profile for South Winneshiek Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192679001564
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Winneshiek Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
South Winneshiek Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Winneshiek Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192679001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
South Winneshiek Middle School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 10.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 192679001564 · Ossian, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 15.8:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: South Winneshiek High School (205 students)
South Winneshiek Middle School held near 130 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.7 → 10.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
South Winneshiek Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Winneshi
South Winneshiek High School
205 students
- South Winneshi
South Winneshiek Elementary School
198 students
- This school
South Winneshiek Middle School
126 students
What this shows South Winneshiek Middle School reports 126 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Winneshiek Middle School compares
South Winneshiek 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 40% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,368
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
14
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.7, South Winneshiek Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Winneshiek Comm School District reports $13,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Winneshiek Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Winneshiek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Winneshiek Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Winneshiek Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Winneshiek Middle School
How many students attend South Winneshiek Middle School?
South Winneshiek Middle School has 126 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ossian, IA. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Winneshiek Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Winneshiek Middle School is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Winneshiek Middle School?
21.7% of students at South Winneshiek Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Winneshiek Middle School?
The largest demographic group at South Winneshiek Middle School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Ossian, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Winneshiek Middle School?
South Winneshiek Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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).
What other schools are in South Winneshiek Comm School District?
Besides South Winneshiek Middle School, South Winneshiek Comm School District also operates South Winneshiek High School (205 students) and South Winneshiek Elementary School (198 students). See the South Winneshiek Comm School District district page for the complete list.