- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Glenwood, IA
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191269000770
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Glenwood · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 28.7%
- 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 4 public schools in Glenwood, IA.
School address
District: Glenwood Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191269000770 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 191269000770 · Glenwood, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 15.2:1 · 28.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenwood Senior High School (570 students)
West Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.8 → 29.8 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
- Glenwood Senio
Glenwood Senior High School
570 students
- Northeast Elem
Northeast Elementary School
538 students
- Glenwood Middl
Glenwood Middle School
453 students
- This school
West Elementary School
440 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary 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 | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.7% | ▼ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 27% | - | - |
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.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
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
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,120
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 91.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.1, West Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glenwood Comm School District reports $12,120 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glenwood Middle School | Similar size | 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
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~440 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Glenwood, IA. CCD year-over-year: 421 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School 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 School?
28.7% 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 91.4% of enrollment, in Glenwood, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Glenwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Glenwood, 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 Glenwood Comm School District?
Besides West Elementary School, Glenwood Comm School District also operates Glenwood Senior High School (570 students), Northeast Elementary School (538 students), and Glenwood Middle School (453 students). See the Glenwood Comm School District district page for the complete list.