- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Spirit Lake, IA
Spirit Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Spirit Lake Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192700001905
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spirit Lake Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Spirit Lake · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spirit Lake Middle School has class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spirit Lake, IA.
School address
District: Spirit Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192700001905 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Spirit Lake Middle School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 192700001905 · Spirit Lake, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
379 enr · 17.2:1 · 21.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Spirit Lake Elementary School (547 students)
Spirit Lake Middle School held near 364 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Spirit Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Spirit Lake El
Spirit Lake Elementary School
547 students
- Spirit Lake Hi
Spirit Lake High School
393 students
- This school
Spirit Lake Middle School
379 students
What this shows Spirit Lake Middle School reports 379 students on the CCD universe file.
How Spirit Lake Middle School compares
Spirit Lake 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.5% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 379 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
379
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 86% in Iowa - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,816
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Spirit Lake Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Spirit Lake Comm School District reports $11,816 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Spirit Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit Lake Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spirit Lake High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spirit Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~379 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spirit Lake Middle School
How many students attend Spirit Lake Middle School?
Spirit Lake Middle School has 379 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Spirit Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 364 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spirit Lake Middle School is 17.2:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spirit Lake Middle School?
21.5% of students at Spirit Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spirit Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Spirit Lake Middle School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Spirit Lake, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spirit Lake Middle School?
Spirit Lake Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Spirit Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Spirit Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Spirit Lake Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Spirit Lake, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Spirit Lake Comm School District?
Besides Spirit Lake Middle School, Spirit Lake Comm School District also operates Spirit Lake Elementary School (547 students) and Spirit Lake High School (393 students). See the Spirit Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.