- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Burlington, IA
West Burlington Elem School
Federal NCES profile for West Burlington Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193078001775
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Burlington Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 479
- students enrolled
West Burlington Elem School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Burlington Ind School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193078001775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
West Burlington Elem School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 193078001775 · West Burlington, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 16:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School (396 students)
West Burlington Elem School held near 437 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.1 → 29.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How West Burlington Elem School compares
West Burlington Elem 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,805
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.8%
Two or More 13.2%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Asian 3.1%
Largest group: White at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, West Burlington Elem School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Burlington Ind School District reports $10,805 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Burlington Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Burlington Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in West Burlington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Burlington Elem School
How many students attend West Burlington Elem School?
West Burlington Elem School has 479 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Burlington, IA. CCD year-over-year: 429 (2022-23) → 437 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Burlington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Burlington Elem School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Burlington Elem School?
33.1% of students at West Burlington Elem School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Burlington Elem School?
The largest demographic group at West Burlington Elem School is White at 70.8% of enrollment, in West Burlington, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Burlington Elem School?
West Burlington Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in West Burlington Ind School District?
Besides West Burlington Elem School, West Burlington Ind School District also operates West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School (396 students). See the West Burlington Ind School District district page for the complete list.