- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Waverly, IA
West Cedar Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Cedar Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193054001751
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Cedar Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Waverly · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
West Cedar Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Cedar Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Waverly, IA.
School address
District: Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193054001751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West Cedar Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 193054001751 · Waverly, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
230 enr · 19.2:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students)
West Cedar Elementary School held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 12.0 → 14.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Cedar Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School
737 students
- Waverly-Shell
Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
681 students
- Margaretta Car 237
Margaretta Carey Elementary School
237 students
- This school 230
West Cedar Elementary School
230 students
- Shell Rock Ele 116
Shell Rock Elementary School
116 students
- Greenview Alte 45
Greenview Alternative School
45 students
What this shows West Cedar Elementary School reports 230 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Cedar Elementary School compares
West Cedar Elementary 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 | 19.2:1 | ▲ 30% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 63% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 230 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
230
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Iowa - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,423
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 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Programs
District finance for Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District reports $12,423 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Cedar Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Margaretta Carey Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shell Rock Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenview Alternative School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Cedar Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 681
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 45
- Students per teacher
- 45:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar elementary schools in Waverly
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~230 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Cedar Elementary School
How many students attend West Cedar Elementary School?
West Cedar Elementary School has 230 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Waverly, IA. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Cedar Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Cedar Elementary School is 19.2:1, which is 30% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Cedar Elementary School?
13.5% of students at West Cedar Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Cedar Elementary School?
West Cedar Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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).
How does West Cedar Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Waverly?
By Resource Investment Index, West Cedar Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Waverly, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Waverly on the city page.
What other schools are in Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District?
Besides West Cedar Elementary School, Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District also operates Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School (737 students), Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School (681 students), and Margaretta Carey Elementary School (237 students). See the Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District district page for the complete list.