Enrollment
113
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arlington, IA
Starmont Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Starmont Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192727001593
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Starmont Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 37.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Starmont Middle School has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Starmont Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Arlington, IA.
School address
District: Starmont Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192727001593 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
37.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+155% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Starmont Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Starmont Middle School
Starmont Middle School is a small middle school in Arlington, Iowa, enrolling 113 students.
Class loads run heavy: 37.7:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 155% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.2% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 91% of Iowa schools, with 113 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 115 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #104, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Starmont Comm School District also operates Starmont Elementary School (244 students) and Starmont High School (174 students) alongside Starmont 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 Starmont Middle School compares
Starmont 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 | 37.7:1 | ▲ 155% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▲ 2% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 113 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
113
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
37.7:1
students per teacher
- 155% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.1%
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
$13,262
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 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 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Starmont Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Starmont Comm School District, which includes Starmont Middle School.
$13,262
Per student
+3%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.9%
State 49.6%
Federal 12.5%
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 Starmont Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starmont Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Starmont High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Starmont Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle 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 (~113 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Starmont Middle School
How many students attend Starmont Middle School?
Starmont Middle School has 113 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arlington, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Starmont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Starmont Middle School is 37.7:1, which is 155% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 140% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Starmont Middle School?
37.2% of students at Starmont Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Starmont Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Starmont Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Arlington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Starmont Middle School?
Starmont Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Starmont Middle School rank among public schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Starmont Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Arlington, 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 Arlington on the city page.
Is Starmont Middle School a good school?
Starmont Middle School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. 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 Starmont Comm School District?
Besides Starmont Middle School, Starmont Comm School District also operates Starmont Elementary School (244 students) and Starmont High School (174 students). See the Starmont Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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