Enrollment
331
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vinton, IA
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192931001680
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Vinton · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vinton, IA.
School address
District: Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192931001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Vinton, Iowa, enrolling 331 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.6% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 331 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 459 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #356, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District also operates Tilford Elementary School (544 students) and Vinton-Shellsburg High School (414 students) alongside Vinton-Shellsburg 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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School compares
Vinton-Shellsburg 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.6% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 75% in Iowa - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
$12,725
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 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 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District, which includes Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School.
$12,725
Per student
-1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 49.7%
Federal 10.2%
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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tilford Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vinton-Shellsburg High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shellsburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~331 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
How many students attend Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School has 331 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vinton, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is 15.8:1, 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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?
34.6% of students at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Vinton, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School?
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School rank among public schools in Vinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Vinton, 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 Vinton on the city page.
Is Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School a good school?
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Iowa schools. 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 Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District?
Besides Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School, Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District also operates Tilford Elementary School (544 students), Vinton-Shellsburg High School (414 students), and Shellsburg Elementary School (269 students). See the Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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