Enrollment
173
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Bend, IA
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Bend-Mallard Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193072001042
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School has class sizes larger than 74% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bend-Mallard Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Bend, IA.
School address
District: West Bend-Mallard Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193072001042 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Bend-Mallard Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Bend, Iowa, enrolling 173 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 173 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 271 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #12, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District also operates West Bend-Mallard Middle School (132 students) and West Bend-Mallard High School (117 students) alongside West Bend-Mallard Elementary 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 West Bend-Mallard Elementary School compares
West Bend-Mallard Elementary 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 74% in Iowa - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.0 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
- 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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bend-Mallard Comm School District, which includes West Bend-Mallard Elementary School.
$11,249
Per student
-12%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.4%
State 33.8%
Federal 9.8%
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 West Bend-Mallard Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend-Mallard Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bend-Mallard High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bend-Mallard Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 26.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other 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 (~173 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Bend-Mallard Elementary School
How many students attend West Bend-Mallard Elementary School?
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School has 173 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Bend, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is 15.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School?
27.6% of students at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Bend-Mallard Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in West Bend, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bend-Mallard Elementary School?
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Bend-Mallard Elementary School rank among public schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bend-Mallard Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Bend, 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 Bend on the city page.
Is West Bend-Mallard Elementary School a good school?
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 West Bend-Mallard Comm School District?
Besides West Bend-Mallard Elementary School, West Bend-Mallard Comm School District also operates West Bend-Mallard Middle School (132 students) and West Bend-Mallard High School (117 students). See the West Bend-Mallard Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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