Enrollment
892
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Urbandale, IA
Urbandale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Urbandale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192868001660
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Urbandale Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Urbandale · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Urbandale Middle School has class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Urbandale Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Urbandale, IA.
School address
District: Urbandale Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192868001660 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Urbandale Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Urbandale Middle School
Urbandale Middle School is a large middle school in Urbandale, Iowa, enrolling 892 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.8% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 95% of state schools at 892 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #27.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Urbandale Comm School District also operates Urbandale High School (1,301 students) and Olmsted Elementary School (622 students) alongside Urbandale 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 Urbandale Middle School compares
Urbandale 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 892 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
892
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 76% in Iowa - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.1%
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
$12,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors2.9 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 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 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
African American 8.6%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Urbandale Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Urbandale Comm School District, which includes Urbandale Middle School.
$12,327
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.0%
State 37.5%
Federal 8.5%
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 Urbandale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbandale High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olmsted Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Karen Acres Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Valerius Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Urbandale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 622
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 277
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~892 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Urbandale Middle School
How many students attend Urbandale Middle School?
Urbandale Middle School has 892 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Urbandale, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Urbandale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Urbandale Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Urbandale Middle School?
34.8% of students at Urbandale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Urbandale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Urbandale Middle School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Urbandale, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Urbandale Middle School?
Urbandale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Urbandale Middle School rank among public schools in Urbandale?
By Resource Investment Index, Urbandale Middle School ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Urbandale, 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 Urbandale on the city page.
Is Urbandale Middle School a good school?
Urbandale Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa. 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 Urbandale Comm School District?
Besides Urbandale Middle School, Urbandale Comm School District also operates Urbandale High School (1,301 students), Olmsted Elementary School (622 students), and Webster Elementary School (519 students). See the Urbandale Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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