- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Manchester, IA
West Delaware Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Delaware Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193090001787
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Delaware Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manchester · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Delaware Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Delaware Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manchester, IA.
School address
District: West Delaware County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193090001787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
West Delaware Middle School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 193090001787 · Manchester, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 12.6:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Lambert Elementary School (449 students)
West Delaware Middle School held near 372 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.8 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Delaware Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lambert Elemen
Lambert Elementary School
449 students
- West Delaware
West Delaware High School
436 students
- This school
West Delaware Middle School
378 students
What this shows West Delaware Middle School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Delaware Middle School compares
West Delaware 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 15% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 30% in Iowa - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.2%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.2, West Delaware Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lambert Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Delaware High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Delaware Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~378 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Delaware Middle School
How many students attend West Delaware Middle School?
West Delaware Middle School has 378 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Manchester, IA. CCD year-over-year: 377 (2022-23) → 372 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Delaware Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Delaware Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 15% 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 Middle School?
32.9% of students at West Delaware Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Delaware Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Delaware Middle School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Manchester, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Delaware Middle School?
West Delaware Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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).
How does West Delaware Middle School rank among public schools in Manchester?
By Resource Investment Index, West Delaware Middle School ranks #2 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 Middle School, West Delaware County Comm School District also operates Lambert Elementary School (449 students) and West Delaware High School (436 students). See the West Delaware County Comm School District district page for the complete list.