Enrollment
351
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Winterset Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Winterset Middle School
Winterset Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Winterset, Iowa, enrolling 351 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 351 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 462 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #169.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 351 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Winterset Comm School District also operates Winterset Senior High School (530 students) and Winterset Elementary School (488 students) alongside Winterset 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 Winterset Middle School compares
Winterset 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,217
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Winterset Comm School District, which includes Winterset Middle School.
$11,217
Per student
-13%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 49.1%
Federal 9.5%
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 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
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary 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 (~351 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Winterset on the city page.
Is Winterset Middle School a good school?
Winterset Middle School earns 51/100 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 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.
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