Enrollment
191
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Central Valley Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Central Valley Middle School
West Central Valley Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Redfield, Iowa, enrolling 191 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.4% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 191 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 191 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Central Valley Comm School District also operates West Central Valley High School (264 students) and Stuart Elementary School (211 students) alongside West Central Valley Middle School.
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 Valley Middle School compares
West Central Valley Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,733
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Central Valley Comm School District, which includes West Central Valley Middle School.
$11,733
Per student
-9%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 47.5%
State 43.3%
Federal 9.2%
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 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
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 211
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar middle 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 (~191 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Central Valley Middle School a good school?
West Central Valley Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 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.
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