- Enrollment
- 108
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westside, IA
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School
Federal NCES profile for Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190378002177
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools.
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 141
- students enrolled
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School has class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Ar-We-Va Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190378002177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 190378002177 · Westside, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 17.6:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside Junior-Senior High School (108 students)
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 8.2 → 9.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School compares
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 88% in Iowa - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$11,881
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.7, Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ar-We-Va Comm School District reports $11,881 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Junior-Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Westside
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~141 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School
How many students attend Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School?
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School has 141 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westside, IA. CCD year-over-year: 137 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is 17.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School?
36.5% of students at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School?
The largest demographic group at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is White at 92.2% of enrollment, in Westside, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School?
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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).
What other schools are in Ar-We-Va Comm School District?
Besides Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School, Ar-We-Va Comm School District also operates Westside Junior-Senior High School (108 students). See the Ar-We-Va Comm School District district page for the complete list.