- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Emmetsburg, IA
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191095000678
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Emmetsburg · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Emmetsburg, IA.
School address
District: Emmetsburg Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191095000678 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
West Elementary School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-5.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 191095000678 · Emmetsburg, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 14.7:1 · 36.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Emmetsburg High School (235 students)
West Elementary School shrank from 300 students in 2022-23 to 285 in 2023-24 (-5.0%). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Elementary School
293 students
- Emmetsburg Hig
Emmetsburg High School
235 students
- Emmetsburg Mid
Emmetsburg Middle School
199 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School is a shrinking 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.0% | ▼ 1% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,867
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, West Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Emmetsburg Comm School District reports $12,867 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmetsburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Emmetsburg Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 199
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 293 students enrolled. It is a public school in Emmetsburg, IA. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 285 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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 Elementary School?
36.0% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Emmetsburg, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Elementary School rank among public schools in Emmetsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Emmetsburg, 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 Emmetsburg Comm School District?
Besides West Elementary School, Emmetsburg Comm School District also operates Emmetsburg High School (235 students) and Emmetsburg Middle School (199 students). See the Emmetsburg Comm School District district page for the complete list.