Shenandoah Middle School in Shenandoah, IA

At a glance

Reported students

280

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

22.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

05–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Iowa middle enrollment

37th percentile

Compared with 244 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

280

Shenandoah Middle School: 280 reported students.

State peer staffing position

15th percentile

12.4:1 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: 322
Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Student–teacher ratio: 14.8:1

What the reported data says about Shenandoah Middle School

Shenandoah Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Shenandoah. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Shenandoah Comm School District. NCES reports 280 students for 2024–25.

Among 244 middle schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 338 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 37th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, below 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 (88.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 15.5%. 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 Shenandoah Middle School

1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.5 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?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 15.5%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 42.9%
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

White88.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Black0.7%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial3.9%

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.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Shenandoah High School

High · Grades 09–12

300 reported students

Shenandoah Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–04

349 reported students

IGNITE Online & Personalized Learning

Other · Grades PK–12

211 reported students

Logan Preschool

Other · Grades PK–PK

87 reported students

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Public schools near Shenandoah 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
Shenandoah Elementary School Elementary · Shenandoah Comm School District	KG–04	349	under 0.1 mi
Shenandoah High School High · Shenandoah Comm School District	09–12	300	0.3 mi
IGNITE Online & Personalized Learning Other · Shenandoah Comm School District	PK–12	211	0.3 mi
Logan Preschool Other · Shenandoah Comm School District	PK–PK	87	0.7 mi
Essex Elementary School Elementary · Essex Comm School District	PK–05	101	6.1 mi
Essex Junior-Senior High School High · Essex Comm School District	06–12	87	6.1 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Shenandoah Middle School

What grades does Shenandoah Middle School serve?

Shenandoah Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Shenandoah Comm School District.

How many students attend Shenandoah Middle School?

Shenandoah Middle School reported 280 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 37th percentile among 244 Iowa middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 322 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Shenandoah Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 280 students and 22.5 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 Shenandoah Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Shenandoah Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Shenandoah Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Shenandoah Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

42.9% 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 Shenandoah Middle School in?

Shenandoah Middle School is part of Shenandoah Comm School District, based in Shenandoah, IA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Shenandoah Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Shenandoah Elementary School (under 0.1 mi), Shenandoah High School (0.3 mi), IGNITE Online & Personalized Learning (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.