Enrollment
284
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Inwood, IA
West Lyon High School
Federal NCES profile for West Lyon High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193102001807
👥 S:T ratio 43
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lyon High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Inwood · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lyon High School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lyon High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Inwood, IA.
School address
District: West Lyon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193102001807 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Lyon High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Lyon High School
West Lyon High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Inwood, Iowa, enrolling 284 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.3% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the Iowa average.
With 284 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 248 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #145.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 290 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
West Lyon Comm School District also operates West Lyon Elementary School (561 students) and West Lyon Junior High School (128 students) alongside West Lyon High School.
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 Lyon High School compares
West Lyon 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.3% | ▼ 58% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Iowa - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.6%
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
$11,202
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.2, West Lyon High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Lyon Comm School District, which includes West Lyon High School.
$11,202
Per student
-13%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 47.5%
Federal 11.2%
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 Lyon High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lyon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Lyon Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lyon High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high 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 (~284 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Lyon High School
How many students attend West Lyon High School?
West Lyon High School has 284 students enrolled. It is a high school in Inwood, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lyon High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lyon High School is 14.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 10% 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 Lyon High School?
15.3% of students at West Lyon High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Lyon High School?
The largest demographic group at West Lyon High School is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Inwood, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lyon High School?
West Lyon High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Lyon High School rank among public schools in Inwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lyon High School ranks #2 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. See all public schools in Inwood on the city page.
Is West Lyon High School a good school?
West Lyon High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Lyon Comm School District?
Besides West Lyon High School, West Lyon Comm School District also operates West Lyon Elementary School (561 students) and West Lyon Junior High School (128 students). See the West Lyon Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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