- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193090001786
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Delaware High School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 193090001786 · Manchester, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
436 enr · 12.5:1 · 23.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert Elementary School (449 students)
West Delaware High School held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Delaware High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert Elemen
Lambert Elementary School
449 students
- This school
West Delaware High School
436 students
- West Delaware
West Delaware Middle School
378 students
What this shows West Delaware High School reports 436 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Delaware High School compares
West Delaware High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$13,227
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
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.
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
District finance for West Delaware County Comm School District reports $13,227 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide high 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 (~436 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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 53/100 (higher 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).
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.
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.