Enrollment
188
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 190322001939
👥 S:T ratio 58
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Akron · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Akron Westfield Senior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Akron Westfield Senior High School
Akron Westfield Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Akron, Iowa, enrolling 188 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Akron Westfield Senior High School is leaner than roughly 92% of Iowa schools and 30% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 188 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 264 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #75.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 214 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Akron Westfield Comm School District also operates Akron Westfield Elementary School (258 students) and Akron Westfield Middle School (130 students) alongside Akron Westfield Senior High 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 Senior High School compares
Akron Westfield Senior High 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors0.9 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Akron Westfield Comm School District, which includes Akron Westfield Senior High 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 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
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high 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 (~188 students)
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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.
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 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 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. See all public schools in Akron on the city page.
Is Akron Westfield Senior High School a good school?
Akron Westfield Senior High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% 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 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.
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