- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Inwood, IA
West Lyon Junior High School
Federal NCES profile for West Lyon Junior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193102001808
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Lyon Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Inwood · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Lyon Junior High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Lyon Junior High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Inwood, IA.
School address
District: West Lyon Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193102001808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
West Lyon Junior High School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 193102001808 · Inwood, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
128 enr · 32:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: West Lyon Elementary School (561 students)
West Lyon Junior High School held near 134 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 4.0 → 6.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Lyon Junior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Lyon Elem
West Lyon Elementary School
561 students
- West Lyon High
West Lyon High School
284 students
- This school 128
West Lyon Junior High School
128 students
What this shows West Lyon Junior High School reports 128 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Lyon Junior High School compares
West Lyon Junior High 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 | 32:1 | ▲ 116% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 48% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 128 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
128
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% 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
32:1
students per teacher
- 116% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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
White 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.5, West Lyon Junior High 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 Junior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Lyon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Lyon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Lyon Junior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~128 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Lyon Junior High School
How many students attend West Lyon Junior High School?
West Lyon Junior High School has 128 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Inwood, IA. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 134 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lyon Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Lyon Junior High School is 32:1, which is 116% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 104% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Lyon Junior High School?
18.8% of students at West Lyon Junior 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 Junior High School?
The largest demographic group at West Lyon Junior High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Inwood, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Lyon Junior High School?
West Lyon Junior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Lyon Junior High School rank among public schools in Inwood?
By Resource Investment Index, West Lyon Junior High School ranks #3 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 Junior High School, West Lyon Comm School District also operates West Lyon Elementary School (561 students) and West Lyon High School (284 students). See the West Lyon Comm School District district page for the complete list.