- Enrollment
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockwell, IA
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
Federal NCES profile for West Fork Elementary at Rockwell, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192592001419
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools.
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
- 388
- students enrolled
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell has class sizes larger than 72% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Fork Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192592001419 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-26 students YoY 192592001419 · Rockwell, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 15.5:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fork High School (191 students)
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell shrank from 415 students in 2022-23 to 389 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 25.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
388 students
- West Fork High
West Fork High School
191 students
- West Fork Midd
West Fork Middle School
161 students
What this shows West Fork Elementary at Rockwell reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fork Elementary at Rockwell compares
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 72% in Iowa - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$12,657
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
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.6%
Two or More 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 94.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.4, West Fork Elementary at Rockwell is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Fork Comm School District reports $12,657 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Fork Elementary at Rockwell Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Fork Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fork Elementary at Rockwell's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~388 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
How many students attend West Fork Elementary at Rockwell?
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell has 388 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockwell, IA. CCD year-over-year: 415 (2022-23) → 389 (2023-24), down 26.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fork Elementary at Rockwell?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fork Elementary at Rockwell is 15.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Fork Elementary at Rockwell?
30.6% of students at West Fork Elementary at Rockwell are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fork Elementary at Rockwell?
The largest demographic group at West Fork Elementary at Rockwell is White at 94.6% of enrollment, in Rockwell, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fork Elementary at Rockwell?
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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).
What other schools are in West Fork Comm School District?
Besides West Fork Elementary at Rockwell, West Fork Comm School District also operates West Fork High School (191 students) and West Fork Middle School (161 students). See the West Fork Comm School District district page for the complete list.