Enrollment
130
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Akron, IA
Akron Westfield Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Akron Westfield Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 190322001938
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron Westfield Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 23.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Akron Westfield Middle School has class sizes larger than 95% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Westfield Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Akron, IA.
School address
District: Akron Westfield Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190322001938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.0%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akron Westfield Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Akron Westfield Middle School
Akron Westfield Middle School is a small middle school in Akron, Iowa, enrolling 130 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 95% of Iowa schools and 47% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 130 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #78.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Akron Westfield Comm School District also operates Akron Westfield Elementary School (258 students) and Akron Westfield Senior High School (188 students) alongside Akron Westfield Middle 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 Middle School compares
Akron Westfield Middle 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 47% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.0% | ▼ 37% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 130 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
130
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in Iowa - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
13.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 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 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.2, Akron Westfield Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Westfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Akron Westfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akron Westfield Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar middle 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 (~130 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Akron Westfield Middle School
How many students attend Akron Westfield Middle School?
Akron Westfield Middle School has 130 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Akron, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Middle School is 21.7:1, which is 47% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Akron Westfield Middle School?
23.0% of students at Akron Westfield Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron Westfield Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Akron Westfield Middle School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Akron, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron Westfield Middle School?
Akron Westfield Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Akron Westfield Middle School rank among public schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Westfield Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Akron Westfield Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Middle School, Akron Westfield Comm School District also operates Akron Westfield Elementary School (258 students) and Akron Westfield Senior High School (188 students). See the Akron Westfield Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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