- Enrollment
- 244
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Starmont Middle School shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 192727001593 · Arlington, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
113 enr · 37.7:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Starmont Elementary School (244 students)
Starmont Middle School shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 121 in 2023-24 (-6.2%). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Starmont Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Starmont Eleme
Starmont Elementary School
244 students
- Starmont High
Starmont High School
174 students
- This school
Starmont Middle School
113 students
What this shows Starmont Middle School reports 113 students on the CCD universe file.
How Starmont Middle School compares
Starmont Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,615
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Starmont Comm School District reports $13,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 174
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~113 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 121 (2023-24), down 8.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.