At a glance
Reported students
1,081
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
75.36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
405.5
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School: 1,081 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
14.3:1 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
- 1,123
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76.15
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Dubuque. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Dubuque Comm School District. NCES reports 1,081 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 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, 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 (81.1%) and multiracial (5.2%). English learners represent 2.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
- 1How do the reported 14.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 75.36 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 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81.1%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black4.8%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial5.2%
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
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 Dubuque Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
George Washington Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
584 reported students
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
402 reported students
Dubuque Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,490 reported students
Hempstead High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,499 reported students
Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
568 reported students
Carver Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
499 reported students
Public schools near Eleanor Roosevelt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 499 | 0.1 mi |
| Hempstead High School High · Dubuque Comm School District | 09–12 | 1,499 | 1 mi |
| John Kennedy Elementary School Elementary · Dubuque Comm School District | PK–05 | 493 | 1.6 mi |
| George Washington Middle School Middle · Dubuque Comm School District | 06–08 | 584 | 3.5 mi |
| Thomas Jefferson Middle School Middle · Dubuque Comm School District | 06–08 | 402 | 4.7 mi |
| East Dubuque Jr High Middle · East Dubuque USD 119 | 07–08 | 84 | 6.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School
What grades does Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School serve?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Dubuque Comm School District.
How many students attend Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School reported 1,081 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,123 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 14.3:1, based on 1,081 students and 75.36 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 Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Dubuque Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School in?
Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School is part of Dubuque Comm School District, based in Dubuque, IA, which operates 18 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Eleanor Roosevelt Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Carver Elementary School (0.1 mi), Hempstead High School (1 mi), John Kennedy Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.