Enrollment
260
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Waukon, IA
Waukon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Waukon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190339000039
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waukon Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Waukon · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waukon Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waukon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waukon, IA.
School address
District: Allamakee Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190339000039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waukon Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waukon Middle School
Waukon Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Waukon, Iowa, enrolling 260 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 91% of Iowa schools and 26% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 260 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 422 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #174.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
15.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Allamakee Comm School District also operates Waukon High School (392 students) and West Campus Elementary School (265 students) alongside Waukon 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 Waukon Middle School compares
Waukon 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 26% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,907
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 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 93.8%
Two or More 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.9, Waukon Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Allamakee Comm School District, which includes Waukon Middle School.
$12,907
Per student
+0%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.2%
State 48.6%
Federal 12.1%
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 Waukon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Campus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Campus Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waukon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~260 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Waukon Middle School
How many students attend Waukon Middle School?
Waukon Middle School has 260 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Waukon, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waukon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waukon Middle School is 18.6:1, which is 26% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waukon Middle School?
27.0% of students at Waukon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waukon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Waukon Middle School is White at 93.8% of enrollment, in Waukon, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waukon Middle School?
Waukon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Waukon Middle School rank among public schools in Waukon?
By Resource Investment Index, Waukon Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Waukon, 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 Waukon on the city page.
Is Waukon Middle School a good school?
Waukon Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Allamakee Comm School District?
Besides Waukon Middle School, Allamakee Comm School District also operates Waukon High School (392 students), West Campus Elementary School (265 students), and East Campus Elementary School (220 students). See the Allamakee Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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