Ar-We-Va Comm School District

Westside, Iowa — 2 schools

243
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,116
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Ar-We-Va Comm School District operates 2 public schools serving 243 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 249 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Crawford County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,116 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 55.4% local, 32.7% state, and 11.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $78,595 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #247 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 13.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.1% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American across the district's schools.

Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School accounts for 56.6% of all Ar-We-Va Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Ar-We-Va Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Ar-We-Va Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.8%
Federal
32.7%
State
55.4%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
247 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Crawford County county, where this district is located.

$682
Studio/mo
$788
1 BR/mo
$919
2 BR/mo
$1,212
3 BR/mo
$1,451
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$78,595
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Ar-We-Va Comm School District.

White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Multiracial 3.1%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

13.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Ar-We-Va Comm School District

School Enrollment
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School
141
Westside Junior-Senior High School
108

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Ar-We-Va Comm School District?

Ar-We-Va Comm School District has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 243 students.

How much does Ar-We-Va Comm School District spend per student?

Ar-We-Va Comm School District spends $16,116 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #247 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Ar-We-Va Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Ar-We-Va Comm School District is $78,595 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Ar-We-Va Comm School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Crawford County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Ar-We-Va Comm School District?

Ar-We-Va Comm School District students are 84.1% White, 10.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.3% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Ar-We-Va Comm School District?

Ar-We-Va Comm School District has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #247 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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