- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Knoxville, IA
West Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191584002114
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Knoxville · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 41.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Knoxville, IA.
School address
District: Knoxville Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191584002114 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
West Elementary grew from 465 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 191584002114 · Knoxville, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
485 enr · 15.2:1 · 41.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Knoxville High School (508 students)
West Elementary grew from 465 students in 2022-23 to 490 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 32.5 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Knoxville High
Knoxville High School
508 students
- This school
West Elementary
485 students
- Northstar Elem
Northstar Elementary School
348 students
- Knoxville Midd
Knoxville Middle School
323 students
What this shows West Elementary reports 485 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary compares
West Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.3% | ▲ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,254
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
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.5, West Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Knoxville Comm School District reports $13,254 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northstar Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Knoxville Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary
How many students attend West Elementary?
West Elementary has 485 students enrolled. It is a public school in Knoxville, IA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 490 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elementary?
41.3% of students at West Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary is White at 89.5% of enrollment, in Knoxville, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary?
West Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Knoxville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville Comm School District?
Besides West Elementary, Knoxville Comm School District also operates Knoxville High School (508 students), Northstar Elementary School (348 students), and Knoxville Middle School (323 students). See the Knoxville Comm School District district page for the complete list.