- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Liberty, IA
West Liberty Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Liberty Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 193099001804
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Liberty Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in West Liberty · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Liberty Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in West Liberty, IA.
School address
District: West Liberty Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193099001804 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Liberty Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 193099001804 · West Liberty, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
367 enr · 13.6:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: West Liberty Elementary School (438 students)
West Liberty Middle School held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.8 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Liberty Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Liberty E
West Liberty Elementary School
438 students
- West Liberty H
West Liberty High School
397 students
- This school
West Liberty Middle School
367 students
- Early Childhoo 89
Early Childhood Center
89 students
What this shows West Liberty Middle School reports 367 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Liberty Middle School compares
West Liberty Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 21% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 367 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
367
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 44% in Iowa - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.2%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.1%
White 37.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, West Liberty Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Liberty Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Liberty High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood Center | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Liberty Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~367 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Liberty Middle School
How many students attend West Liberty Middle School?
West Liberty Middle School has 367 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Liberty, IA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Liberty Middle School is 13.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% 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 Liberty Middle School?
43.9% of students at West Liberty Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Liberty Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Liberty Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.1% of enrollment, in West Liberty, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Liberty Middle School?
West Liberty Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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).
How does West Liberty Middle School rank among public schools in West Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, West Liberty Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School, West Liberty Comm School District also operates West Liberty Elementary School (438 students), West Liberty High School (397 students), and Early Childhood Center (89 students). See the West Liberty Comm School District district page for the complete list.