- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Ansgar, IA
St Ansgar Middle School
Federal NCES profile for St Ansgar Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192520001440
👥 S:T ratio 12
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Ansgar Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in St Ansgar · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
St Ansgar Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Ansgar Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in St Ansgar, IA.
School address
District: St Ansgar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192520001440 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
St Ansgar Middle School grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 192520001440 · St Ansgar, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 22:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: St Ansgar Elementary School (345 students)
St Ansgar Middle School grew from 117 students in 2022-23 to 126 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE added 6.5 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
St Ansgar Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Ansgar Elem
St Ansgar Elementary School
345 students
- St Ansgar High
St Ansgar High School
166 students
- This school 132
St Ansgar Middle School
132 students
What this shows St Ansgar Middle School reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Ansgar Middle School compares
St Ansgar Middle 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 | 22:1 | ▲ 49% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 41% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
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
22:1
students per teacher
- 49% above state mean
Top 95% in Iowa - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,762
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Two or More 1.5%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, St Ansgar Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St Ansgar Comm School District reports $12,762 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How St Ansgar Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ansgar Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Ansgar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Ansgar Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 166
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about St Ansgar Middle School
How many students attend St Ansgar Middle School?
St Ansgar Middle School has 132 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Ansgar, IA. CCD year-over-year: 117 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Ansgar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Ansgar Middle School is 22:1, which is 49% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 40% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Ansgar Middle School?
21.4% of students at St Ansgar Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Ansgar Middle School?
The largest demographic group at St Ansgar Middle School is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in St Ansgar, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Ansgar Middle School?
St Ansgar Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does St Ansgar Middle School rank among public schools in St Ansgar?
By Resource Investment Index, St Ansgar Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in St Ansgar, 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 St Ansgar Comm School District?
Besides St Ansgar Middle School, St Ansgar Comm School District also operates St Ansgar Elementary School (345 students) and St Ansgar High School (166 students). See the St Ansgar Comm School District district page for the complete list.