- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193108001812
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 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 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in State Center · Resource Index
- 48
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
West Marshall High School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-28 students YoY 193108001812 · State Center, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 15.4:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: West Marshall Elementary School (412 students)
West Marshall High School shrank from 327 students in 2022-23 to 299 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 19.7 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Marshall High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Marshall
West Marshall Elementary School
412 students
- This school
West Marshall High School
292 students
- West Marshall
West Marshall Middle School
213 students
What this shows West Marshall High School reports 292 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Marshall High School compares
West Marshall High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 213
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high 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 (~292 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 299 (2023-24), down 28.
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 48/100 (typical 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 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.
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.