- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Waukon Middle School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 190339000039 · Waukon, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
260 enr · 18.6:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Waukon High School (392 students)
Waukon Middle School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Waukon Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waukon High Sc
Waukon High School
392 students
- West Campus El
West Campus Elementary School
265 students
- This school
Waukon Middle School
260 students
- East Campus El
East Campus Elementary School
220 students
What this shows Waukon Middle School reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waukon Middle School compares
Waukon Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,277
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
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.
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
District finance for Allamakee Comm School District reports $12,277 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~260 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 270 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.