Enrollment
126
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Winneshiek Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Winneshiek Middle School
South Winneshiek Middle School is a small elementary school in Ossian, Iowa, enrolling 126 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 126 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 108 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
15.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Winneshiek Comm School District also operates South Winneshiek High School (205 students) and South Winneshiek Elementary School (198 students) alongside South Winneshiek 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 Winneshiek Middle School compares
South Winneshiek 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,205
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Winneshiek Comm School District, which includes South Winneshiek Middle School.
$13,205
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.0%
State 43.8%
Federal 12.2%
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 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
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~126 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Winneshiek Middle School a good school?
South Winneshiek Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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