- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Akron, IA
Akron Westfield Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Akron Westfield Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190322001939
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Akron Westfield Senior High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 22.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Akron Westfield Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Westfield Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Akron, IA.
School address
District: Akron Westfield Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190322001939 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Akron Westfield Senior High School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 190322001939 · Akron, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
188 enr · 10.4:1 · 22.4% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Akron Westfield Elementary School (258 students)
Akron Westfield Senior High School held near 188 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.1 → 17.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Akron Westfield Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Akron Westfiel
Akron Westfield Elementary School
258 students
- This school
Akron Westfield Senior High School
188 students
- Akron Westfiel
Akron Westfield Middle School
130 students
What this shows Akron Westfield Senior High School reports 188 students on the CCD universe file.
How Akron Westfield Senior High School compares
Akron Westfield Senior High 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.4% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 188 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
188
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 8% in Iowa - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 85.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.9, Akron Westfield Senior High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akron Westfield Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Akron Westfield Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Akron Westfield Senior High 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 high 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 (~188 students)
Frequently asked questions about Akron Westfield Senior High School
How many students attend Akron Westfield Senior High School?
Akron Westfield Senior High School has 188 students enrolled. It is a high school in Akron, IA. CCD year-over-year: 192 (2022-23) → 188 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Senior High School is 10.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 34% 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 Senior High School?
22.4% of students at Akron Westfield Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Akron Westfield Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Akron Westfield Senior High School is White at 85.6% of enrollment, in Akron, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Akron Westfield Senior High School?
Akron Westfield Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Akron?
By Resource Investment Index, Akron Westfield Senior High School ranks #2 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 Senior High School, Akron Westfield Comm School District also operates Akron Westfield Elementary School (258 students) and Akron Westfield Middle School (130 students). See the Akron Westfield Comm School District district page for the complete list.