Enrollment
412
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · State Center, IA
West Marshall Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Marshall Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193108001811
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Marshall Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in State Center · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 26.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Marshall Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Marshall Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in State Center, IA.
School address
District: West Marshall Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193108001811 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Marshall Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Marshall Elementary School
West Marshall Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in State Center, Iowa, enrolling 412 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 412 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 399 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #133.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 412 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
13.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding West Marshall Comm School District spends $10,292 per pupil, 20% below the Iowa average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Marshall Comm School District also operates West Marshall High School (292 students) and West Marshall Middle School (213 students) alongside West Marshall Elementary 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 Marshall Elementary School compares
West Marshall Elementary 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.1% | ▼ 28% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.8%
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
$10,292
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
Per 412 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.2, West Marshall Elementary 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 Marshall Comm School District, which includes West Marshall Elementary School.
$10,292
Per student
-20%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.7%
State 49.3%
Federal 7.1%
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 Marshall Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Marshall High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Marshall Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other 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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Marshall Elementary School
How many students attend West Marshall Elementary School?
West Marshall Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in State Center, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Marshall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Marshall Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Marshall Elementary School?
26.1% of students at West Marshall Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Marshall Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Marshall Elementary School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in State Center, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Marshall Elementary School?
West Marshall Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Marshall Elementary School rank among public schools in State Center?
By Resource Investment Index, West Marshall Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in State Center, 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 State Center on the city page.
Is West Marshall Elementary School a good school?
West Marshall Elementary School earns 50/100 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 Marshall Comm School District?
Besides West Marshall Elementary School, West Marshall Comm School District also operates West Marshall High School (292 students) and West Marshall Middle School (213 students). See the West Marshall Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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