- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Winterset, IA
Winterset Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Winterset Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193186000369
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winterset Junior High School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Winterset · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 26.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winterset Junior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winterset Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winterset, IA.
School address
District: Winterset Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193186000369 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Winterset Junior High School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-6.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 193186000369 · Winterset, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 14.2:1 · 26.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Winterset Senior High School (530 students)
Winterset Junior High School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 232 in 2023-24 (-6.1%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Winterset Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Winterset Seni
Winterset Senior High School
530 students
- Winterset Elem
Winterset Elementary School
488 students
- Winterset Midd
Winterset Middle School
351 students
- This school
Winterset Junior High School
256 students
What this shows Winterset Junior High School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winterset Junior High School compares
Winterset 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.3% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,275
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 256 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 93.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.6, Winterset Junior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Winterset Comm School District reports $12,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Winterset Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterset Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winterset Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winterset Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winterset Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winterset Junior High School
How many students attend Winterset Junior High School?
Winterset Junior High School has 256 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Winterset, IA. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 232 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterset Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterset Junior High School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Winterset Junior High School?
26.3% of students at Winterset Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winterset Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Winterset Junior High School is White at 93.4% of enrollment, in Winterset, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winterset Junior High School?
Winterset Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Winterset Junior High School rank among public schools in Winterset?
By Resource Investment Index, Winterset Junior High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Winterset, 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 Winterset Comm School District?
Besides Winterset Junior High School, Winterset Comm School District also operates Winterset Senior High School (530 students), Winterset Elementary School (488 students), and Winterset Middle School (351 students). See the Winterset Comm School District district page for the complete list.