Enrollment
479
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Burlington Elem School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Burlington Elem School
West Burlington Elem School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in West Burlington, Iowa, enrolling 479 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.1% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 479 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 364 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #282, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 479 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among West Burlington's public schools, it stands alongside West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School (396 students): West Burlington Elem School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 12.8:1).
Its district, West Burlington Ind School District, also runs West Burlington Arnold Jr./Sr. High School (396 students).
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 Burlington Elem School compares
West Burlington Elem 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,413
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Burlington Ind School District, which includes West Burlington Elem School.
$10,413
Per student
-19%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.1%
State 31.5%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in West Burlington
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~479 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Burlington Elem School a good school?
West Burlington Elem School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 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.
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