Enrollment
236
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Central Pk - 8 School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Central Pk - 8 School
West Central Pk - 8 School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Maynard, Iowa, enrolling 236 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.2:1 is larger than about 90% of Iowa schools and 23% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 236 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 371 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
14.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 49 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 236 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Its district, West Central Comm School District, also runs West Central Charter High School (97 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 Central Pk - 8 School compares
West Central Pk - 8 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,237
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Central Comm School District, which includes West Central Pk - 8 School.
$12,237
Per student
-5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.6%
State 30.4%
Federal 14.0%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 97
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~236 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Central Pk - 8 School a good school?
West Central Pk - 8 School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% 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 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.
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