- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Keosauqua, IA
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
Federal NCES profile for Van Buren County Community Middle & High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192898001670
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 354
- students enrolled
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Van Buren County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192898001670 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 192898001670 · Keosauqua, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
354 enr · 13.1:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center (292 students)
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.7 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
354 students
- Van Buren Coun
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
292 students
- Van Buren Coun
Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center
175 students
What this shows Van Buren County Community Middle & High School reports 354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Van Buren County Community Middle & High School compares
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 354 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
354
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Iowa - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$14,130
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 94.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.9, Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Van Buren County Comm School District reports $14,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Van Buren County Community Middle & High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Van Buren County Community Middle & High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Nationwide other 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 (~354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
How many students attend Van Buren County Community Middle & High School?
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School has 354 students enrolled. It is a public school in Keosauqua, IA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Van Buren County Community Middle & High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 17% 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 Van Buren County Community Middle & High School?
45.3% of students at Van Buren County Community Middle & High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Van Buren County Community Middle & High School?
The largest demographic group at Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is White at 94.9% of enrollment, in Keosauqua, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Van Buren County Community Middle & High School?
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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).
What other schools are in Van Buren County Comm School District?
Besides Van Buren County Community Middle & High School, Van Buren County Comm School District also operates Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center (292 students) and Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center (175 students). See the Van Buren County Comm School District district page for the complete list.