Enrollment
126
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Harrison Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Harrison Elementary
West Harrison Elementary is a small combined-grade school in Mondamin, Iowa, enrolling 126 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 126 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 114 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #7, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Harrison Comm School District spends $15,635 per pupil, 22% above the Iowa average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Mondamin's public schools, it stands alongside West Harrison Middle School/High School (156 students): West Harrison Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.5:1 vs 17.3:1).
Its district, West Harrison Comm School District, also runs West Harrison Middle School/High School (156 students).
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 Harrison Elementary compares
West Harrison Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Harrison Comm School District, which includes West Harrison Elementary.
$15,635
Per student
+22%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.4%
State 39.1%
Federal 11.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Similar other schools in Mondamin
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~126 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Harrison Elementary a good school?
West Harrison Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% 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 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.
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