At a glance
Reported students
453
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
26.29
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa middle enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
495.5
Glenwood Middle School: 453 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
17.2:1 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
- 461
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26.74
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17.2:1
What the reported data says about Glenwood Middle School
Glenwood Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Glenwood. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Glenwood Comm School District. NCES reports 453 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 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, above 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 (87.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.9%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.5%. 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 Glenwood Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.29 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White87.4%
- Hispanic7.9%
- Black0.9%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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 Glenwood Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
West Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
440 reported students
Northeast Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
538 reported students
Glenwood Senior High School
High · Grades 09–12
570 reported students
Glenwood Community School District - SWIVA
Other · Grades PK–12
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Glenwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Senior High School High · Glenwood Comm School District | 09–12 | 570 | 0.2 mi |
| Northeast Elementary School Elementary · Glenwood Comm School District | PK–02 | 538 | 0.3 mi |
| West Elementary School Elementary · Glenwood Comm School District | 03–05 | 440 | 0.8 mi |
| East Mills Jr/Sr High School High · East Mills Comm School District | 06–12 | 234 | 8.3 mi |
| East Mills Elementary School Elementary · East Mills Comm School District | PK–05 | 214 | 8.3 mi |
| Plattsmouth Middle School Middle · Plattsmouth Community Schools | 05–08 | 386 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Glenwood Middle School
What grades does Glenwood Middle School serve?
Glenwood Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Glenwood Comm School District.
How many students attend Glenwood Middle School?
Glenwood Middle School reported 453 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 461 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Glenwood Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.2:1, based on 453 students and 26.29 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 Glenwood Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Glenwood Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Glenwood Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Glenwood Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
39.1% 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 Glenwood Middle School in?
Glenwood Middle School is part of Glenwood Comm School District, based in Glenwood, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Glenwood Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Glenwood Senior High School (0.2 mi), Northeast Elementary School (0.3 mi), West Elementary School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.