- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mondamin, IA
West Harrison Middle School/High School
Federal NCES profile for West Harrison Middle School/High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193096001801
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Harrison Middle School/High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 156
- students enrolled
West Harrison Middle School/High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: West Harrison Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193096001801 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
West Harrison Middle School/High School grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+7.4%).
Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 10.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 193096001801 · Mondamin, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
156 enr · 17.3:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: West Harrison Elementary (126 students)
West Harrison Middle School/High School grew from 148 students in 2022-23 to 159 in 2023-24 (+7.4%). Teacher FTE added 9.2 → 10.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
How West Harrison Middle School/High School compares
West Harrison Middle School/High 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 | 17.3:1 | ▲ 17% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 86% in Iowa - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 156 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, West Harrison Middle School/High School 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 Middle School/High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Harrison Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Harrison Middle School/High School'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 (~156 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Harrison Middle School/High School
How many students attend West Harrison Middle School/High School?
West Harrison Middle School/High School has 156 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mondamin, IA. CCD year-over-year: 148 (2022-23) → 159 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Harrison Middle School/High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Harrison Middle School/High School is 17.3:1, which is 17% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Harrison Middle School/High School?
34.5% of students at West Harrison Middle School/High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Harrison Middle School/High School?
The largest demographic group at West Harrison Middle School/High School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Mondamin, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Harrison Middle School/High School?
West Harrison Middle School/High School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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 Harrison Comm School District?
Besides West Harrison Middle School/High School, West Harrison Comm School District also operates West Harrison Elementary (126 students). See the West Harrison Comm School District district page for the complete list.