- Enrollment
- 851
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Storm Lake, IA
Storm Lake Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Storm 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 192739001600
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Storm Lake Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Storm Lake · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Storm Lake Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Storm Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Storm Lake, IA.
School address
District: Storm Lake Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192739001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+56 students YoY
Storm Lake Middle School grew from 787 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 57.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+56 students YoY 192739001600 · Storm Lake, IA Elementary · MID · TRAD
651 enr · 12.8:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Storm Lake High School (851 students)
Storm Lake Middle School grew from 787 students in 2022-23 to 843 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE added 51.3 → 57.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Storm Lake Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Storm Lake Hig
Storm Lake High School
851 students
- Storm Lake Ele
Storm Lake Elementary
822 students
- This school
Storm Lake Middle School
651 students
- Storm Lake Ear
Storm Lake Early Elementary School
437 students
- East Early Chi 122
East Early Childhood Ctr
122 students
- St Lake/Ia Cnt 50
St Lake/Ia Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College Hs
50 students
What this shows Storm Lake Middle School reports 651 students on the CCD universe file.
How Storm Lake Middle School compares
Storm Lake 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 62% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 651 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
651
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 33% in Iowa - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$13,044
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
Counselors1.9 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
89
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.8%
Asian 13.1%
White 12.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 11.8%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.9, Storm Lake Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Storm Lake Comm School District reports $13,044 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Storm Lake Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Lake High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Lake Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Storm Lake Early Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Early Childhood Ctr | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Lake/Ia Cntrl/Buena Vista Early College Hs | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Storm Lake Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 437
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 3/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar elementary schools in Storm Lake
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~651 students)
Frequently asked questions about Storm Lake Middle School
How many students attend Storm Lake Middle School?
Storm Lake Middle School has 651 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Storm Lake, IA. CCD year-over-year: 787 (2022-23) → 843 (2023-24), up 56.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Storm Lake Middle School is 12.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Storm Lake Middle School?
59.0% of students at Storm Lake Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Storm Lake Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Storm Lake Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.8% of enrollment, in Storm Lake, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Storm Lake Middle School?
Storm 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 Storm Lake Middle School rank among public schools in Storm Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Storm Lake Middle School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Storm Lake, 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 Storm Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Storm Lake Comm School District?
Besides Storm Lake Middle School, Storm Lake Comm School District also operates Storm Lake High School (851 students), Storm Lake Elementary (822 students), and Storm Lake Early Elementary School (437 students). See the Storm Lake Comm School District district page for the complete list.