Enrollment
378
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Delaware Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Delaware Middle School
West Delaware Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in Manchester, Iowa, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 32.9% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 442 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #234.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
West Delaware County Comm School District also operates Lambert Elementary School (449 students) and West Delaware High School (436 students) alongside West Delaware 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 Delaware Middle School compares
West Delaware 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
Counselors1.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Delaware County Comm School District, which includes West Delaware Middle 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 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
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 436
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary 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 (~378 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Manchester on the city page.
Is West Delaware Middle School a good school?
West Delaware Middle School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% 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 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.
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