- Enrollment
- 2,178
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · West Des Moines, IA
Stilwell Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for Stilwell Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193093001796
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stilwell Junior High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #2 of 14
- public schools in West Des Moines · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 31.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Stilwell Junior High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stilwell Junior High School ranks #2 of 14 public schools in West Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: West Des Moines Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193093001796 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Stilwell Junior High School shrank from 684 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE held 47.7 → 47.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 193093001796 · West Des Moines, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
645 enr · 13.7:1 · 31.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Valley High School (2,178 students)
Stilwell Junior High School shrank from 684 students in 2022-23 to 644 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE held 47.7 → 47.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Stilwell Junior High School 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 645
Stilwell Junior High School
645 students
What this shows Stilwell Junior High School reports 645 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stilwell Junior High School compares
Stilwell Junior High School 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.3% | ▼ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 645 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
645
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Iowa - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 324 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.1%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Stilwell Junior High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Stilwell Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westridge Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Southwoods | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Hills Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jordan Creek Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stilwell Junior High School'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~645 students)
Frequently asked questions about Stilwell Junior High School
How many students attend Stilwell Junior High School?
Stilwell Junior High School has 645 students enrolled. It is a middle school in West Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 684 (2022-23) → 644 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stilwell Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stilwell Junior High School is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Stilwell Junior High School?
31.3% of students at Stilwell Junior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stilwell Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at Stilwell Junior High School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in West Des Moines, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stilwell Junior High School?
Stilwell Junior 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 Stilwell Junior High School rank among public schools in West Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Stilwell Junior High School ranks #2 of 14 public 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 public schools in West Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in West Des Moines Comm School District?
Besides Stilwell Junior High School, 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.