- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sheffield, IA
West Fork Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Fork Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192592002101
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Fork Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools.
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 26.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 161
- students enrolled
West Fork Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Fork Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192592002101 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
West Fork Middle School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 192592002101 · Sheffield, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 12.4:1 · 26.5% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: West Fork Elementary at Rockwell (388 students)
West Fork Middle School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 175 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Fork Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Fork Elem
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell
388 students
- West Fork High
West Fork High School
191 students
- This school
West Fork Middle School
161 students
What this shows West Fork Middle School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Fork Middle School compares
West Fork Middle School is a growing 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.5% | ▼ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 27% in Iowa - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, West Fork Middle School 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 Middle 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 High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Fork Middle School'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
Nationwide middle 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 (~161 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Fork Middle School
How many students attend West Fork Middle School?
West Fork Middle School has 161 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sheffield, IA. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 175 (2023-24), up 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Fork Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Fork Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 16% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 21% 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 Middle School?
26.5% of students at West Fork Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Fork Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Fork Middle School is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Sheffield, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Fork Middle School?
West Fork Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Middle School, West Fork Comm School District also operates West Fork Elementary at Rockwell (388 students) and West Fork High School (191 students). See the West Fork Comm School District district page for the complete list.