Enrollment
354
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Van Buren County Community Middle & High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Van Buren County Community Middle & High School
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Keosauqua, Iowa, enrolling 354 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 354 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 357 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #334, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 787 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
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) alongside Van Buren County Community Middle & High 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 Van Buren County Community Middle & High School compares
Van Buren County Community Middle & High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,838
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Van Buren County Comm School District, which includes Van Buren County Community Middle & High School.
$13,838
Per student
+8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 49.0%
Federal 16.0%
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 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
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 175
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other 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 (~354 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Van Buren County Community Middle & High School a good school?
Van Buren County Community Middle & High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 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.
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