- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mondamin, IA
West Harrison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Harrison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193096000331
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Harrison Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools.
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 45.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 126
- students enrolled
West Harrison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Harrison Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193096000331 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
West Harrison Elementary shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-13.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 9.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 193096000331 · Mondamin, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
126 enr · 11.5:1 · 45.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: West Harrison Middle School/High School (156 students)
West Harrison Elementary shrank from 161 students in 2022-23 to 139 in 2023-24 (-13.7%). Teacher FTE lost 11.1 → 9.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How West Harrison Elementary compares
West Harrison Elementary 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.3% | ▲ 24% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 126 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
126
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Iowa - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
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
$16,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, West Harrison Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Harrison Comm School District reports $16,515 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Harrison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Harrison Middle School/High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Harrison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Mondamin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~126 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Harrison Elementary
How many students attend West Harrison Elementary?
West Harrison Elementary has 126 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mondamin, IA. CCD year-over-year: 161 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Harrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Harrison Elementary is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Harrison Elementary?
45.3% of students at West Harrison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Harrison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Harrison Elementary is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Mondamin, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Harrison Elementary?
West Harrison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (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 Harrison Comm School District?
Besides West Harrison Elementary, West Harrison Comm School District also operates West Harrison Middle School/High School (156 students). See the West Harrison Comm School District district page for the complete list.