Enrollment
867
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
67.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waukee Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waukee Middle School
Waukee Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Waukee, Iowa, enrolling 867 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.9% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Iowa average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Iowa, bigger than 94% of state schools at 867 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 85 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 289 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Waukee's middle schools, it stands alongside South Middle School (1,092 students): Waukee Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.9:1 vs 18.2:1).
Waukee Comm School District also operates Northwest High School (1,574 students) and Waukee High School (1,375 students) alongside Waukee 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 Waukee Middle School compares
Waukee 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,578
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Waukee Comm School District, which includes Waukee Middle School.
$11,578
Per student
-10%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.3%
State 44.6%
Federal 6.1%
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 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
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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.
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 (~867 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Waukee Middle School a good school?
Waukee Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 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.
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