- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukee, IA
Waukee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waukee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193051001743
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukee Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 10
- public schools in Waukee · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Waukee Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukee Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Waukee, IA.
School address
District: Waukee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193051001743 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-368 students YoY
Waukee Middle School shrank from 1,069 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-34.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 60.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-368 students YoY 193051001743 · Waukee, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
867 enr · 12.9:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Northwest High School (1,574 students)
Waukee Middle School shrank from 1,069 students in 2022-23 to 701 in 2023-24 (-34.4%). Teacher FTE lost 67.9 → 60.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Waukee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northwest High
Northwest High School
1,574 students
- Waukee High Sc
Waukee High School
1,375 students
- South Middle S
South Middle School
1,092 students
- Timberline Sch
Timberline School
992 students
- This school
Waukee Middle School
867 students
- Walnut Hills E
Walnut Hills Elementary School
708 students
What this shows Waukee Middle School reports 867 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waukee Middle School compares
Waukee Middle 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 70% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 867 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
867
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 34% in Iowa - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,927
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 289 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Waukee Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waukee Comm School District reports $11,927 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waukee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Waukee High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Walnut Hills Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waukee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,375
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,092
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 992
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Waukee
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~867 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waukee Middle School
How many students attend Waukee Middle School?
Waukee Middle School has 867 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukee, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 701 (2023-24), down 368.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukee Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 13% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% 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 Waukee Middle School?
10.9% of students at Waukee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waukee Middle School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Waukee, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukee Middle School?
Waukee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher 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 Waukee Middle School rank among public schools in Waukee?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukee Middle School ranks #1 of 10 public schools in Waukee, 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 Waukee on the city page.
What other schools are in Waukee Comm School District?
Besides Waukee Middle School, Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students), Waukee High School (1,375 students), and South Middle School (1,092 students). See the Waukee Comm School District district page for the complete list.