Enrollment
388
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Fork Elementary at Rockwell compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Rockwell, Iowa, enrolling 388 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.6% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 388 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 439 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #30, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment) (diversity index 10/100).
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Fork Comm School District also operates West Fork High School (191 students) and West Fork Middle School (161 students) alongside West Fork Elementary at Rockwell.
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 Fork Elementary at Rockwell compares
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,004
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Fork Comm School District, which includes West Fork Elementary at Rockwell.
$12,004
Per student
-7%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.7%
State 44.5%
Federal 8.9%
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 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
- 191
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other 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 (~388 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Fork Elementary at Rockwell a good school?
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 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.
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