Enrollment
156
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Harrison Middle School/High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Harrison Middle School/High School
West Harrison Middle School/High School is a small combined-grade school in Mondamin, Iowa, enrolling 156 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Iowa schools and 17% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.5% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 156 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 236 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #21, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 156 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
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 Elementary (126 students): West Harrison Middle School/High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.3:1 vs 11.5:1).
Its district, West Harrison Comm School District, also runs West Harrison Elementary (126 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 Middle School/High School compares
West Harrison Middle School/High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Harrison Comm School District, which includes West Harrison Middle School/High School.
$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 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
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~156 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is West Harrison Middle School/High School a good school?
West Harrison Middle School/High School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 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.
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