- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Winterset, IA
Winterset Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Winterset Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193186001857
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Winterset Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Winterset · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Winterset Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Winterset Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Winterset, IA.
School address
District: Winterset Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193186001857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Winterset Middle School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 193186001857 · Winterset, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
351 enr · 13.5:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Winterset Senior High School (530 students)
Winterset Middle School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 24.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Winterset Middle 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
- This school
Winterset Middle School
351 students
- Winterset Juni
Winterset Junior High School
256 students
What this shows Winterset Middle School reports 351 students on the CCD universe file.
How Winterset Middle School compares
Winterset 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 20% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 351 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
351
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Iowa - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
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 351 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Winterset Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winterset Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winterset Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winterset Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Winterset Middle 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
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~351 students)
Frequently asked questions about Winterset Middle School
How many students attend Winterset Middle School?
Winterset Middle School has 351 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Winterset, IA. CCD year-over-year: 358 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Winterset Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Winterset Middle School is 13.5:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 14% 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 Middle School?
29.3% of students at Winterset Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Winterset Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Winterset Middle School is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Winterset, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Winterset Middle School?
Winterset Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Winterset?
By Resource Investment Index, Winterset Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, Winterset Comm School District also operates Winterset Senior High School (530 students), Winterset Elementary School (488 students), and Winterset Junior High School (256 students). See the Winterset Comm School District district page for the complete list.