West Burlington Ind School District

West Burlington, Iowa — 2 schools

916
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,291
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

West Burlington Ind School District operates 2 public schools serving 916 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 875 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Des Moines County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,291 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 57.1% local, 31.5% state, and 11.5% 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 $68,805 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 16/100, ranked #294 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 459.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 70.7% White, 6.5% African American, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

West Burlington Elem School accounts for 54.7% of all West Burlington Ind School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means West Burlington Ind 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

West Burlington Ind School District student-counselor ratio is 460:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

West Burlington Ind School District chronic absenteeism rate is 36.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

11.5%
Federal
31.5%
State
57.1%
Local

Funding Equity

16
Equity Score
294 / 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 Des Moines County county, where this district is located.

$733
Studio/mo
$810
1 BR/mo
$1,063
2 BR/mo
$1,369
3 BR/mo
$1,426
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$68,805
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 West Burlington Ind School District.

White 70.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.8%
Multiracial 13.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

459.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in West Burlington Ind School District

School Enrollment
West Burlington Elem School
479
West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School
396

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in West Burlington Ind School District?

West Burlington Ind School District has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 916 students.

How much does West Burlington Ind School District spend per student?

West Burlington Ind School District spends $12,291 per student. The district has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #294 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in West Burlington Ind School District?

The average teacher salary in West Burlington Ind School District is $68,805 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near West Burlington Ind School District?

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

What is the demographic composition of West Burlington Ind School District?

West Burlington Ind School District students are 70.7% White, 6.5% African American, 6.3% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for West Burlington Ind School District?

West Burlington Ind School District has an equity score of 16/100, ranking #294 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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