At a glance
Reported students
452
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
29.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
301.5
Edward Stone Middle School: 452 reported students.
State peer staffing position
60th percentile
15.1:1 reported; state peer median 14.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 527
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.1:1
What the reported data says about Edward Stone Middle School
Edward Stone Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in Burlington. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Burlington Comm School District. NCES reports 452 students for 2024–25.
Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, close to the Iowa median of 14.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (62.6%) and Black (15.9%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Edward Stone Middle School
- 1How do the reported 15.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 29.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 56.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White62.6%
- Hispanic11.1%
- Black15.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Burlington Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Aldo Leopold Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 05–06
412 reported students
Black Hawk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
305 reported students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
298 reported students
North Hill Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
268 reported students
James Wilson Grimes School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
212 reported students
Corse Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
177 reported students
Public schools near Edward Stone Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Community High School High · Burlington Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,016 | 0.6 mi |
| Corse Early Childhood Center Other · Burlington Comm School District | PK–PK | 177 | 0.8 mi |
| James Wilson Grimes School Elementary · Burlington Comm School District | KG–04 | 212 | 1.5 mi |
| Black Hawk Elementary School Elementary · Burlington Comm School District | KG–04 | 305 | 1.8 mi |
| West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School High · West Burlington Ind School District | 07–12 | 396 | 2 mi |
| Aldo Leopold Intermediate School Middle · Burlington Comm School District | 05–06 | 412 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Edward Stone Middle School
What grades does Edward Stone Middle School serve?
Edward Stone Middle School reports grades 07–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Burlington Comm School District.
How many students attend Edward Stone Middle School?
Edward Stone Middle School reported 452 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 527 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Edward Stone Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 15.1:1, based on 452 students and 29.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 14.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Edward Stone Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Edward Stone Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Burlington Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Edward Stone Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
56.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Edward Stone Middle School in?
Edward Stone Middle School is part of Burlington Comm School District, based in Burlington, IA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Edward Stone Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Burlington Community High School (0.6 mi), Corse Early Childhood Center (0.8 mi), James Wilson Grimes School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.