- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Liberty, IA
West Liberty Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Liberty Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193099002109
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Liberty Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Liberty Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in West Liberty, IA.
School address
District: West Liberty Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193099002109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+77 students YoY
West Liberty Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+21.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+77 students YoY 193099002109 · West Liberty, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
438 enr · 16.8:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: West Liberty High School (397 students)
West Liberty Elementary School grew from 361 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+21.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.4 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Liberty Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Liberty Elementary School
438 students
- West Liberty H
West Liberty High School
397 students
- West Liberty
West Liberty Middle School
367 students
- Early Childhoo 89
Early Childhood Center
89 students
What this shows West Liberty Elementary School reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Liberty Elementary School compares
West Liberty Elementary 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 38% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 83% in Iowa - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,648
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 438 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.8%
White 32.9%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, West Liberty Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Liberty Comm School District reports $12,648 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Liberty Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Liberty Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 89
- Students per teacher
- 8.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in West Liberty
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Liberty Elementary School
How many students attend West Liberty Elementary School?
West Liberty Elementary School has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Liberty, IA. CCD year-over-year: 361 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), up 77.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Elementary School is 16.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Liberty Elementary School?
50.1% of students at West Liberty Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Liberty Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Liberty Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 64.8% of enrollment, in West Liberty, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Liberty Elementary School?
West Liberty Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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).
How does West Liberty Elementary School rank among public schools in West Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in West Liberty, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in West Liberty Comm School District?
Besides West Liberty Elementary School, West Liberty Comm School District also operates West Liberty High School (397 students), West Liberty Middle School (367 students), and Early Childhood Center (89 students). See the West Liberty Comm School District district page for the complete list.