Enrollment
102
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wapello, IA
Wapello Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Wapello Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192973001927
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wapello Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wapello · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 37.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wapello Junior High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wapello Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wapello, IA.
School address
District: Wapello Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192973001927 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+72% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wapello Junior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wapello Junior High School
Wapello Junior High School is a small middle school in Wapello, Iowa, enrolling 102 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 97% of Iowa schools and 72% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Iowa schools, with 102 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 91 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #87, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 28/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wapello Comm School District also operates Wapello Elementary School (229 students) and Wapello Senior High School (187 students) alongside Wapello Junior 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 Wapello Junior High School compares
Wapello Junior 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 72% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.6% | ▲ 3% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 102 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
102
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 72% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.4%
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
$14,143
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.8 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 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 84.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.8, Wapello Junior 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 Wapello Comm School District, which includes Wapello Junior High School.
$14,143
Per student
+10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.0%
State 48.4%
Federal 12.6%
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 Wapello Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wapello Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wapello Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wapello Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Wapello Junior High School
How many students attend Wapello Junior High School?
Wapello Junior High School has 102 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wapello, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wapello Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wapello Junior High School is 25.5:1, which is 72% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wapello Junior High School?
37.6% of students at Wapello Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wapello Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Wapello Junior High School is White at 84.3% of enrollment, in Wapello, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wapello Junior High School?
Wapello Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wapello Junior High School rank among public schools in Wapello?
By Resource Investment Index, Wapello Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wapello, 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 Wapello on the city page.
Is Wapello Junior High School a good school?
Wapello Junior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 Wapello Comm School District?
Besides Wapello Junior High School, Wapello Comm School District also operates Wapello Elementary School (229 students) and Wapello Senior High School (187 students). See the Wapello Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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