- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Wapello Junior High School shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 192973001927 · Wapello, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
102 enr · 25.5:1 · 37.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Wapello Elementary School (229 students)
Wapello Junior High School shrank from 109 students in 2022-23 to 100 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE added 4.8 → 5.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Wapello Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wapello Elemen
Wapello Elementary School
229 students
- Wapello Senior
Wapello Senior High School
187 students
- This school
Wapello Junior High School
102 students
What this shows Wapello Junior High School reports 102 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wapello Junior High School compares
Wapello Junior High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,323
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
District finance for Wapello Comm School District reports $14,323 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 187
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~102 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 109 (2022-23) → 100 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.