- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kanawha, IA
West Hancock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Hancock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190543000928
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Hancock Middle School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 31.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 174
- students enrolled
West Hancock Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Hancock Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190543000928 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
West Hancock Middle School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 190543000928 · Kanawha, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
174 enr · 13.4:1 · 31.5% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: West Hancock Elementary School (294 students)
West Hancock Middle School held near 168 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.3 → 13.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Hancock Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Hancock E
West Hancock Elementary School
294 students
- This school
West Hancock Middle School
174 students
- West Hancock H
West Hancock High School
161 students
What this shows West Hancock Middle School reports 174 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Hancock Middle School compares
West Hancock Middle 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.5% | ▼ 13% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 174 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
174
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Iowa - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,275
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 22.4%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, West Hancock Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Hancock Comm School District reports $12,275 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Hancock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hancock Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Hancock High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Hancock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~174 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Hancock Middle School
How many students attend West Hancock Middle School?
West Hancock Middle School has 174 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kanawha, IA. CCD year-over-year: 165 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Hancock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Hancock Middle School is 13.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Hancock Middle School?
31.5% of students at West Hancock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Hancock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Hancock Middle School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Kanawha, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Hancock Middle School?
West Hancock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Hancock Comm School District?
Besides West Hancock Middle School, West Hancock Comm School District also operates West Hancock Elementary School (294 students) and West Hancock High School (161 students). See the West Hancock Comm School District district page for the complete list.