- Enrollment
- 236
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Maynard, IA
West Central Charter High School
Federal NCES profile for West Central Charter High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193087001353Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Charter High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 97
- students enrolled
West Central Charter High School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193087001353 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Central Charter High School held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 193087001353 · Maynard, IA High · SMALL · CHARTER
97 enr · 9.7:1 · 42.7% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Pk - 8 School (236 students)
West Central Charter High School held near 85 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.7 → 15.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How West Central Charter High School compares
West Central Charter High 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 | 9.7:1 | ▼ 34% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.7% | ▲ 17% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Iowa - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,399
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
Counselors0.6 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, West Central Charter High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Central Comm School District reports $12,399 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central Charter High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Pk - 8 School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Charter High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide high 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 (~97 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Charter High School
How many students attend West Central Charter High School?
West Central Charter High School has 97 students enrolled. It is a high school in Maynard, IA. CCD year-over-year: 82 (2022-23) → 85 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Charter High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Charter High School is 9.7:1, which is 34% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Central Charter High School?
42.7% of students at West Central Charter High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Charter High School?
The largest demographic group at West Central Charter High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Maynard, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Charter High School?
West Central Charter High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Central Comm School District?
Besides West Central Charter High School, West Central Comm School District also operates West Central Pk - 8 School (236 students). See the West Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.