- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
High school (grades 9-12) · West Bend, IA
West Bend-Mallard High School
Federal NCES profile for West Bend-Mallard High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193072001770
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bend-Mallard High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 36.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bend-Mallard High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bend-Mallard High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in West Bend, IA.
School address
District: West Bend-Mallard Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193072001770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
West Bend-Mallard High School grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+9 students YoY 193072001770 · West Bend, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
117 enr · 10.6:1 · 36.8% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bend-Mallard Elementary School (173 students)
West Bend-Mallard High School grew from 114 students in 2022-23 to 123 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE held 11.9 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Bend-Mallard High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bend-Mall
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School
173 students
- West Bend-Mall
West Bend-Mallard Middle School
132 students
- This school
West Bend-Mallard High School
117 students
What this shows West Bend-Mallard High School reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bend-Mallard High School compares
West Bend-Mallard High School is a growing 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.8% | ▲ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 10% in Iowa - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,663
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, West Bend-Mallard High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Bend-Mallard Comm School District reports $10,663 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Bend-Mallard High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend-Mallard Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Bend-Mallard Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bend-Mallard High 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
Nationwide high 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 (~117 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Bend-Mallard High School
How many students attend West Bend-Mallard High School?
West Bend-Mallard High School has 117 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Bend, IA. CCD year-over-year: 114 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), up 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bend-Mallard High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bend-Mallard High School is 10.6:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% 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 West Bend-Mallard High School?
36.8% of students at West Bend-Mallard High 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 High School?
The largest demographic group at West Bend-Mallard High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in West Bend, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bend-Mallard High School?
West Bend-Mallard High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
How does West Bend-Mallard High School rank among public schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bend-Mallard High School ranks #2 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.
What other schools are in West Bend-Mallard Comm School District?
Besides West Bend-Mallard High School, West Bend-Mallard Comm School District also operates West Bend-Mallard Elementary School (173 students) and West Bend-Mallard Middle School (132 students). See the West Bend-Mallard Comm School District district page for the complete list.