- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Inwood, IA
West Lyon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Lyon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193102001806
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lyon Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Inwood · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 20.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lyon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lyon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Inwood, IA.
School address
District: West Lyon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193102001806 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
West Lyon Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 193102001806 · Inwood, IA Other · MID · TRAD
561 enr · 16:1 · 20.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lyon High School (284 students)
West Lyon Elementary School held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.1 → 33.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Lyon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Lyon Elementary School
561 students
- West Lyon High
West Lyon High School
284 students
- West Lyon Juni 128
West Lyon Junior High School
128 students
What this shows West Lyon Elementary School reports 561 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lyon Elementary School compares
West Lyon Elementary 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.0% | ▼ 45% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 561 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
561
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,291
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
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
Two or More 2.1%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.4, West Lyon Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Lyon Comm School District reports $11,291 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Lyon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lyon High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lyon Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lyon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~561 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lyon Elementary School
How many students attend West Lyon Elementary School?
West Lyon Elementary School has 561 students enrolled. It is a public school in Inwood, IA. CCD year-over-year: 556 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lyon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lyon Elementary School is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lyon Elementary School?
20.0% of students at West Lyon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lyon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Lyon Elementary School is White at 87.0% of enrollment, in Inwood, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lyon Elementary School?
West Lyon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Lyon Elementary School rank among public schools in Inwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lyon Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Inwood, 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 Lyon Comm School District?
Besides West Lyon Elementary School, West Lyon Comm School District also operates West Lyon High School (284 students) and West Lyon Junior High School (128 students). See the West Lyon Comm School District district page for the complete list.