- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193102001807
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Inwood · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
West Lyon High School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-7.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 193102001807 · Inwood, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 14.2:1 · 15.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lyon Elementary School (561 students)
West Lyon High School shrank from 307 students in 2022-23 to 284 in 2023-24 (-7.5%). Teacher FTE lost 20.5 → 19.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Lyon High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Lyon Elem
West Lyon Elementary School
561 students
- This school
West Lyon High School
284 students
- West Lyon Juni 128
West Lyon Junior High School
128 students
What this shows West Lyon High School reports 284 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lyon High School compares
West Lyon High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,291
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
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.
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
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 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
- 128
- Students per teacher
- 32:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~284 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 284 (2023-24), down 23.
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 49/100 (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 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.
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.