Enrollment
292
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · State Center, IA
West Marshall High School
Federal NCES profile for West Marshall High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193108001812
👥 S:T ratio 38
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Marshall High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in State Center · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
West Marshall High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Marshall High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in State Center, IA.
School address
District: West Marshall Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193108001812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Marshall High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Marshall High School
West Marshall High School is a mid-sized high school in State Center, Iowa, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 292 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 395 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #250.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Elementary School (412 students) and West Marshall Middle School (213 students) alongside West Marshall 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 Marshall High School compares
West Marshall 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 71% in Iowa - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.9%
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
$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 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 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 92.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.8, West Marshall High School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Marshall Comm School District, which includes West Marshall High 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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Marshall Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Marshall Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Marshall High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar high 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 (~292 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Marshall High School
How many students attend West Marshall High School?
West Marshall High School has 292 students enrolled. It is a high school in State Center, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Marshall High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Marshall High School is 15.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Marshall High School?
22.3% of students at West Marshall High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Marshall High School?
The largest demographic group at West Marshall High School is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in State Center, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Marshall High School?
West Marshall High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Marshall High School rank among public schools in State Center?
By Resource Investment Index, West Marshall High School ranks #3 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 High School a good school?
West Marshall High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% 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 Marshall Comm School District?
Besides West Marshall High School, West Marshall Comm School District also operates West Marshall Elementary School (412 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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