Enrollment
913
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Ankeny, IA
Southview Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Southview Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190369002186
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southview Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Ankeny · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southview Middle School has class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Middle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ankeny, IA.
School address
District: Ankeny Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190369002186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southview Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southview Middle School
Southview Middle School is a lower-poverty, large combined-grade school in Ankeny, Iowa, enrolling 913 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.3% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Iowa average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 95% of state schools at 913 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 101 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #52.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Ankeny's public schools, it stands alongside Northview Middle School (1,021 students): Southview Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.7:1 vs 16.7:1).
Ankeny Comm School District also operates Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students) and Ankeny High School (1,375 students) alongside Southview 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 Southview Middle School compares
Southview 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 50% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 913 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
913
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Iowa - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.0%
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
$11,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 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 72.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 6.5%
African American 5.9%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.1, Southview Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ankeny Comm School District, which includes Southview Middle School.
$11,716
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.8%
State 50.4%
Federal 5.8%
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 Southview Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ankeny Centennial High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ankeny High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Ridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southview Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,021
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,004
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Ankeny
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~913 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southview Middle School
How many students attend Southview Middle School?
Southview Middle School has 913 students enrolled. It is a public school in Ankeny, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southview Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southview Middle School?
18.3% of students at Southview Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southview Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Southview Middle School is White at 72.0% of enrollment, in Ankeny, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southview Middle School?
Southview Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Southview Middle School rank among schools in Ankeny?
By Resource Investment Index, Southview Middle School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Ankeny, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Ankeny on the city page.
Is Southview Middle School a good school?
Southview Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 Ankeny Comm School District?
Besides Southview Middle School, Ankeny Comm School District also operates Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students), Ankeny High School (1,375 students), and Northview Middle School (1,021 students). See the Ankeny Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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