- Enrollment
- 1,470
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Southview Middle School held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 57.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 190369002186 · Ankeny, IA Other · MID · TRAD
913 enr · 15.7:1 · 18.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Ankeny Centennial High School (1,470 students)
Southview Middle School held near 881 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.7 → 57.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Southview Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ankeny Centenn
Ankeny Centennial High School
1,470 students
- Ankeny High Sc
Ankeny High School
1,375 students
- Northview Midd
Northview Middle School
1,021 students
- Prairie Ridge
Prairie Ridge Middle School
1,004 students
- This school
Southview Middle School
913 students
- Parkview Middl
Parkview Middle School
865 students
What this shows Southview Middle School reports 913 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southview Middle School compares
Southview 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$12,127
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
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.
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
District finance for Ankeny Comm School District reports $12,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,375
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~913 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 896 (2022-23) → 881 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.