Enrollment
128
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+116% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-48% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Lyon Junior High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Lyon Junior High School
West Lyon Junior High School is a lower-poverty, small middle school in Inwood, Iowa, enrolling 128 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32:1 is larger than about 98% of Iowa schools and 116% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.8% free-meal eligibility runs 48% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 128 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 90 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
12.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
West Lyon Comm School District also operates West Lyon Elementary School (561 students) and West Lyon High School (284 students) alongside West Lyon Junior 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 Junior High School compares
West Lyon Junior 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,202
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Lyon Comm School District, which includes West Lyon Junior 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 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
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar middle 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 (~128 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Inwood on the city page.
Is West Lyon Junior High School a good school?
West Lyon Junior High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. 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 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.
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