- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 192931001680 · Vinton, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 15.8:1 · 34.6% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Tilford Elementary School (544 students)
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School grew from 318 students in 2022-23 to 337 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 21.3 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tilford Elemen
Tilford Elementary School
544 students
- Vinton-Shellsb
Vinton-Shellsburg High School
414 students
- This school
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School
331 students
- Shellsburg Ele
Shellsburg Elementary School
269 students
What this shows Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School compares
Vinton-Shellsburg Middle School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
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.
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
District finance for Vinton-Shellsburg Comm School District reports $13,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~331 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 337 (2023-24), up 19.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.