- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Redfield, IA
West Central Valley Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Central Valley Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192750000664
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central Valley Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 191
- students enrolled
West Central Valley Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Central Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192750000664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
West Central Valley Middle School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 192750000664 · Redfield, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 14.7:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Valley High School (264 students)
West Central Valley Middle School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.9 → 13.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Central Valley Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central V
West Central Valley High School
264 students
- Stuart Element
Stuart Elementary School
211 students
- This school
West Central Valley Middle School
191 students
- Dexter Element
Dexter Elementary School
186 students
What this shows West Central Valley Middle School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central Valley Middle School compares
West Central Valley Middle 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,052
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.7, West Central Valley Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Central Valley Comm School District reports $14,052 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central Valley Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stuart Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dexter Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central Valley Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~191 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Central Valley Middle School
How many students attend West Central Valley Middle School?
West Central Valley Middle School has 191 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Redfield, IA. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central Valley Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central Valley Middle School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 Valley Middle School?
36.4% of students at West Central Valley Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Central Valley Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Central Valley Middle School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Redfield, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central Valley Middle School?
West Central Valley Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Central Valley Comm School District?
Besides West Central Valley Middle School, West Central Valley Comm School District also operates West Central Valley High School (264 students), Stuart Elementary School (211 students), and Dexter Elementary School (186 students). See the West Central Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.