- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Branch, IA
West Branch Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Branch Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193075001773
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Branch Middle School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in West Branch · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 22.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Branch Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Branch, IA.
School address
District: West Branch Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193075001773 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
West Branch Middle School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 193075001773 · West Branch, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
239 enr · 14.9:1 · 22.6% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Hoover Elementary School (353 students)
West Branch Middle School shrank from 257 students in 2022-23 to 229 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE lost 16.6 → 15.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Branch Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary School
353 students
- West Branch Hi
West Branch High School
273 students
- This school
West Branch Middle School
239 students
What this shows West Branch Middle School reports 239 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Branch Middle School compares
West Branch Middle 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.6% | ▼ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 239 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
239
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Iowa - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,125
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, West Branch Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Branch Comm School District reports $12,125 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Branch Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Branch High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Branch Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~239 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Branch Middle School
How many students attend West Branch Middle School?
West Branch Middle School has 239 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Branch, IA. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 229 (2023-24), down 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Branch Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Branch Middle School is 14.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Branch Middle School?
22.6% of students at West Branch Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Branch Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Branch Middle School is White at 84.5% of enrollment, in West Branch, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Branch Middle School?
West Branch Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 West Branch Middle School rank among public schools in West Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, West Branch Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in West Branch, 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 Branch Comm School District?
Besides West Branch Middle School, West Branch Comm School District also operates Hoover Elementary School (353 students) and West Branch High School (273 students). See the West Branch Comm School District district page for the complete list.