Enrollment
258
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akron Westfield Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Akron Westfield Elementary School
Akron Westfield Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Akron, Iowa, enrolling 258 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Akron Westfield Elementary School is leaner than roughly 88% of Iowa schools and 27% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.7% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 258 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 434 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 258 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Akron Westfield Comm School District also operates Akron Westfield Senior High School (188 students) and Akron Westfield Middle School (130 students) alongside Akron Westfield Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Akron Westfield Elementary School compares
Akron Westfield Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,039
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron Westfield Comm School District, which includes Akron Westfield Elementary School.
$13,039
Per student
+1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.3%
State 50.6%
Federal 9.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~258 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Akron on the city page.
Is Akron Westfield Elementary School a good school?
Akron Westfield Elementary School earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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