- Enrollment
- 292
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
West Marshall Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 193108001811 · State Center, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 13.3:1 · 26.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Marshall High School (292 students)
West Marshall Elementary School held near 431 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Marshall Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Marshall Elementary School
412 students
- West Marshall
West Marshall High School
292 students
- West Marshall
West Marshall Middle School
213 students
What this shows West Marshall Elementary School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Marshall Elementary School compares
West Marshall Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$11,199
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
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.
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
District finance for West Marshall Comm School District reports $11,199 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other 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 (~412 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 448 (2022-23) → 431 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.