- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Akron, IA
Akron Westfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Akron Westfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190322001937
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron Westfield Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Akron Westfield Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Westfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Akron, IA.
School address
District: Akron Westfield Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190322001937 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Akron Westfield Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 190322001937 · Akron, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
258 enr · 10.8:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Akron Westfield Senior High School (188 students)
Akron Westfield Elementary School held near 245 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Akron Westfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Akron Westfield Elementary School
258 students
- Akron Westfiel
Akron Westfield Senior High School
188 students
- Akron Westfiel
Akron Westfield Middle School
130 students
What this shows Akron Westfield Elementary School reports 258 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akron Westfield Elementary School compares
Akron Westfield Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 258 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
258
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 12% in Iowa - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,145
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 87.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, Akron Westfield Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Akron Westfield Comm School District reports $14,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Akron Westfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Westfield Senior High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akron Westfield Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akron Westfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Frequently asked questions about Akron Westfield Elementary School
How many students attend Akron Westfield Elementary School?
Akron Westfield Elementary School has 258 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Akron, IA. CCD year-over-year: 249 (2022-23) → 245 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Elementary School is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akron Westfield Elementary School?
33.7% of students at Akron Westfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron Westfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Akron Westfield Elementary School is White at 87.2% of enrollment, in Akron, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron Westfield Elementary School?
Akron Westfield Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Akron Westfield Elementary School rank among public schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Westfield Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Akron, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Akron Westfield Comm School District?
Besides Akron Westfield Elementary School, Akron Westfield Comm School District also operates Akron Westfield Senior High School (188 students) and Akron Westfield Middle School (130 students). See the Akron Westfield Comm School District district page for the complete list.