- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maynard, IA
West Central Pk - 8 School
Federal NCES profile for West Central Pk - 8 School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193087001778
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Pk - 8 School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 39.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 236
- students enrolled
West Central Pk - 8 School has class sizes larger than 90% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Central Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193087001778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
West Central Pk - 8 School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 193087001778 · Maynard, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 18.2:1 · 39.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Charter High School (97 students)
West Central Pk - 8 School held near 244 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.8 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How West Central Pk - 8 School compares
West Central Pk - 8 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.3% | ▲ 8% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 90% in Iowa - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, West Central Pk - 8 School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Pk - 8 School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Charter High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Pk - 8 School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Pk - 8 School
How many students attend West Central Pk - 8 School?
West Central Pk - 8 School has 236 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maynard, IA. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Pk - 8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Pk - 8 School is 18.2:1, which is 23% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Central Pk - 8 School?
39.3% of students at West Central Pk - 8 School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Pk - 8 School?
The largest demographic group at West Central Pk - 8 School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Maynard, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Pk - 8 School?
West Central Pk - 8 School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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 Pk - 8 School, West Central Comm School District also operates West Central Charter High School (97 students). See the West Central Comm School District district page for the complete list.