- Enrollment
- 1,666
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Iowa City, IA
Southeast Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191470000901
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #15 of 16
- public schools in Iowa City · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 42.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Junior High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Junior High School ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Iowa City, IA.
School address
District: Iowa City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191470000901 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Southeast Junior High School grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 55.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 191470000901 · Iowa City, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,269 enr · 23.5:1 · 42.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Iowa City High School (1,666 students)
Southeast Junior High School grew from 812 students in 2022-23 to 853 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 54.9 → 55.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Southeast Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Iowa City High
Iowa City High School
1,666 students
- West Senior Hi
West Senior High School
1,514 students
- Liberty High S
Liberty High School
1,286 students
- This school
Southeast Junior High School
1,269 students
- Northwest Juni
Northwest Junior High School
1,113 students
- North Central
North Central Junior High School
925 students
What this shows Southeast Junior High School reports 1,269 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Junior High School compares
Southeast Junior High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.5:1 | ▲ 59% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.9% | ▲ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,269 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.5:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,269
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
23.5:1
students per teacher
- 59% above state mean
Top 96% in Iowa - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$14,290
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.9%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 49.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.1, Southeast Junior High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Iowa City Comm School District reports $14,290 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwest Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Central Junior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,286
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,113
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~1,269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Junior High School
How many students attend Southeast Junior High School?
Southeast Junior High School has 1,269 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Iowa City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 812 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Junior High School is 23.5:1, which is 59% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast Junior High School?
42.9% of students at Southeast Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southeast Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Southeast Junior High School is White at 49.9% of enrollment, in Iowa City, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Junior High School?
Southeast Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Southeast Junior High School rank among public schools in Iowa City?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Junior High School ranks #15 of 16 public schools in Iowa City, 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 Iowa City on the city page.
What other schools are in Iowa City Comm School District?
Besides Southeast Junior High School, Iowa City Comm School District also operates Iowa City High School (1,666 students), West Senior High School (1,514 students), and Liberty High School (1,286 students). See the Iowa City Comm School District district page for the complete list.