- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Des Moines, IA
Learning Resource Center
Federal NCES profile for Learning Resource Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193093002281
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Learning Resource Center earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #6 of 6
- schools in West Des Moines · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 10.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Learning Resource Center has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Resource Center ranks #6 of 6 schools in West Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: West Des Moines Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193093002281 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Learning Resource Center shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-20.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 2.3 → 1.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-6 students YoY 193093002281 · West Des Moines, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 14.5:1 · 10.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (2,178 students)
Learning Resource Center shrank from 29 students in 2022-23 to 23 in 2023-24 (-20.7%). Teacher FTE lost 2.3 → 1.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Learning Resource Center in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valley High Sc
Valley High School
2,178 students
- Westridge Elem 744
Westridge Elementary
744 students
- Valley Southwo 678
Valley Southwoods
678 students
- Indian Hills J 661
Indian Hills Junior High School
661 students
- Jordan Creek E 652
Jordan Creek Elementary School
652 students
- This school 29
Learning Resource Center
29 students
What this shows Learning Resource Center reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Learning Resource Center compares
Learning Resource Center 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 72% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Iowa - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$13,914
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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.
Programs
District finance for West Des Moines Comm School District reports $13,914 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Learning Resource Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Southwoods | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Learning Resource Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in West Des Moines
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westridge Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Western Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hillside Elementary School
Standard public school
548 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Fairmeadows Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Learning Resource Center
How many students attend Learning Resource Center?
Learning Resource Center has 29 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 29 (2022-23) → 23 (2023-24), down 6.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Resource Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Resource Center is 14.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% 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 Learning Resource Center?
10.3% of students at Learning Resource Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Learning Resource Center?
Learning Resource Center has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Learning Resource Center rank among schools in West Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Learning Resource Center ranks #6 of 6 schools in West Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in West Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in West Des Moines Comm School District?
Besides Learning Resource Center, West Des Moines Comm School District also operates Valley High School (2,178 students), Westridge Elementary (744 students), and Valley Southwoods (678 students). See the West Des Moines Comm School District district page for the complete list.