Enrollment
132
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+78% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Bend-Mallard Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Bend-Mallard Middle School
West Bend-Mallard Middle School is a small elementary school in West Bend, Iowa, enrolling 132 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.4:1 is larger than about 97% of Iowa schools and 78% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 37.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 132 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 151 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #113, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Bend-Mallard Comm School District also operates West Bend-Mallard Elementary School (173 students) and West Bend-Mallard High School (117 students) alongside West Bend-Mallard Middle 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 Middle School compares
West Bend-Mallard Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Bend-Mallard Comm School District, which includes West Bend-Mallard Middle 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 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
- 173
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary 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 (~132 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in West Bend on the city page.
Is West Bend-Mallard Middle School a good school?
West Bend-Mallard Middle School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 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.
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