- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Sheffield, IA
West Fork High School
Federal NCES profile for West Fork High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 192592001468
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fork High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 191
- students enrolled
West Fork High School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Fork Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192592001468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
West Fork High School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 192592001468 · Sheffield, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
191 enr · 11.2:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fork Elementary at Rockwell (388 students)
West Fork High School held near 196 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.3 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Fork High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Fork Elem
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
388 students
- This school
West Fork High School
191 students
- West Fork Midd
West Fork Middle School
161 students
What this shows West Fork High School reports 191 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fork High School compares
West Fork High 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 12% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 191 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
191
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Iowa - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 191 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.0, West Fork High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Fork Elementary at Rockwell | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Fork Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fork High School'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 high 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 (~191 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Fork High School
How many students attend West Fork High School?
West Fork High School has 191 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sheffield, IA. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 196 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fork High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fork High School is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% 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 Fork High School?
32.0% of students at West Fork High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fork High School?
The largest demographic group at West Fork High School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Sheffield, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fork High School?
West Fork High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in West Fork Comm School District?
Besides West Fork High School, West Fork Comm School District also operates West Fork Elementary at Rockwell (388 students) and West Fork Middle School (161 students). See the West Fork Comm School District district page for the complete list.