Enrollment
29
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 193093002281
Learning Resource Center — West Des Moines, IA
Federal NCES profile for Learning Resource Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 36/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: West Des Moines Comm School District · Iowa
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15:1 Iowa avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Learning Resource Center compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Learning Resource Center reports 29 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Iowa state mean of 15:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 10.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 72% below the Iowa average and 80% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding West Des Moines Comm School District spends $17,877 per pupil district-wide, above the Iowa average of $17,211 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.0% from local sources (property taxes), 39.7% from the state, and 9.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (F), calculated from 2 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Learning Resource Center compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Iowa state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 3% | 15:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.3% | ▼ 72% | 36.4% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
10.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 72% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Iowa — lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$17,877
per pupil, district-wide
— above Iowa avg of $17,211
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
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.
Overview
Enrollment 29 Top 1% in Iowa — larger than 99% of 1,326 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 10.3% -72% vs state
NCES ID 193093002281
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Des Moines Comm School District, which includes Learning Resource Center.
$17,877
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $17,211
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 39.7%
Federal 9.2%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
Similar other schools in West Des Moines
5 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Westridge Elementary
Standard public school
744 students 17:1 students per teacher
Jordan Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
652 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Western Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
570 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hillside Elementary School
Standard public school
548 students 14:1 students per teacher
Fairmeadows Elementary School
Standard public school
542 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Learning Resource Center
How many students attend Learning Resource Center?
Learning Resource Center has 29 students enrolled. It is a other school in West Des Moines, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Resource Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Resource Center is 14.5:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 15:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.