- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tipton, IA
Tipton Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Tipton Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192787000290
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tipton Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tipton · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Tipton Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tipton, IA.
School address
District: Tipton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192787000290 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Tipton Middle School shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 192787000290 · Tipton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 12.8:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Tipton High School (302 students)
Tipton Middle School shrank from 292 students in 2022-23 to 267 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 20.2 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Tipton Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tipton High Sc
Tipton High School
302 students
- Tipton Element
Tipton Elementary School
284 students
- This school
Tipton Middle School
256 students
What this shows Tipton Middle School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tipton Middle School compares
Tipton 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 63% | - | - |
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.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
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
28.5%
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
$12,086
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 128 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
50
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.0, Tipton Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tipton Comm School District reports $12,086 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tipton Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tipton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tipton Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tipton Middle School
How many students attend Tipton Middle School?
Tipton Middle School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tipton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 267 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tipton Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tipton 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 Tipton Middle School?
29.8% of students at Tipton Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tipton Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Tipton Middle School is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Tipton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tipton Middle School?
Tipton Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Tipton Middle School rank among public schools in Tipton?
By Resource Investment Index, Tipton Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tipton, 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 Tipton Comm School District?
Besides Tipton Middle School, Tipton Comm School District also operates Tipton High School (302 students) and Tipton Elementary School (284 students). See the Tipton Comm School District district page for the complete list.