- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Akron Westfield Middle School shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 6.4 → 6.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 190322001938 · Akron, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
130 enr · 21.7:1 · 23.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Akron Westfield Elementary School (258 students)
Akron Westfield Middle School shrank from 139 students in 2022-23 to 130 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE held 6.4 → 6.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Akron Westfield Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Akron Westfiel
Akron Westfield Elementary School
258 students
- Akron Westfiel
Akron Westfield Senior High School
188 students
- This school
Akron Westfield Middle School
130 students
What this shows Akron Westfield Middle School reports 130 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akron Westfield Middle School compares
Akron Westfield Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 188
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~130 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 139 (2022-23) → 130 (2023-24), down 9.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.