Enrollment
436
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manchester, IA
West Delaware High School
Federal NCES profile for West Delaware High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193090001786
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Delaware High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 23.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Delaware High School has class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Delaware High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manchester, IA.
School address
District: West Delaware County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193090001786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Delaware High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Delaware High School
West Delaware High School is a mid-sized high school in Manchester, Iowa, enrolling 436 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 436 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 373 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 249 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
West Delaware County Comm School District also operates Lambert Elementary School (449 students) and West Delaware Middle School (378 students) alongside West Delaware High 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 Delaware High School compares
West Delaware High 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 | 12.5:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.8% | ▼ 35% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 436 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
436
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 29% in Iowa - lower ratio than 71% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$12,945
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 249 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 92.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 2.8%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.2, West Delaware High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Delaware County Comm School District, which includes West Delaware High School.
$12,945
Per student
+1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 48.9%
Federal 10.0%
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 Delaware High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Delaware Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Delaware High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high 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 (~436 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Delaware High School
How many students attend West Delaware High School?
West Delaware High School has 436 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manchester, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Delaware High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Delaware High School is 12.5:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 20% 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 Delaware High School?
23.8% of students at West Delaware High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Delaware High School?
The largest demographic group at West Delaware High School is White at 92.0% of enrollment, in Manchester, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Delaware High School?
West Delaware High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Delaware High School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, West Delaware High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Manchester, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Manchester on the city page.
Is West Delaware High School a good school?
West Delaware High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% 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 Delaware County Comm School District?
Besides West Delaware High School, West Delaware County Comm School District also operates Lambert Elementary School (449 students) and West Delaware Middle School (378 students). See the West Delaware County Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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