- Enrollment
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Bend, IA
West Bend-Mallard Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Bend-Mallard Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193072001044
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Bend-Mallard Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in West Bend · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 37.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Bend-Mallard Middle School has class sizes larger than 97% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Bend-Mallard Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in West Bend, IA.
School address
District: West Bend-Mallard Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193072001044 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Bend-Mallard Middle School held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 193072001044 · West Bend, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
132 enr · 26.4:1 · 37.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: West Bend-Mallard Elementary School (173 students)
West Bend-Mallard Middle School held near 107 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 5.5 → 5.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Bend-Mallard Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Bend-Mall
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School
173 students
- This school
West Bend-Mallard Middle School
132 students
- West Bend-Mall
West Bend-Mallard High School
117 students
What this shows West Bend-Mallard Middle School reports 132 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Bend-Mallard Middle School compares
West Bend-Mallard Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.4:1 | ▲ 78% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.8% | ▲ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 132 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.4:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
132
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
26.4:1
students per teacher
- 78% above state mean
Top 97% in Iowa - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, West Bend-Mallard Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend-Mallard Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Bend-Mallard High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Bend-Mallard Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~132 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Bend-Mallard Middle School
How many students attend West Bend-Mallard Middle School?
West Bend-Mallard Middle School has 132 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Bend, IA. CCD year-over-year: 111 (2022-23) → 107 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Bend-Mallard Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Bend-Mallard Middle School is 26.4:1, which is 78% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Bend-Mallard Middle School?
37.8% of students at West Bend-Mallard Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Bend-Mallard Middle School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in West Bend, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Bend-Mallard Middle School?
West Bend-Mallard Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in West Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, West Bend-Mallard Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, West Bend-Mallard Comm School District also operates West Bend-Mallard Elementary School (173 students) and West Bend-Mallard High School (117 students). See the West Bend-Mallard Comm School District district page for the complete list.