- Enrollment
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Onawa, IA
West Monona Elementary
Federal NCES profile for West Monona Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 193111002195
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Monona Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Onawa · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Monona Elementary has class sizes larger than 77% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Monona Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Onawa, IA.
School address
District: West Monona Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193111002195 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
West Monona Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+5.2%).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 193111002195 · Onawa, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 16:1 · 39.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monona High School (161 students)
West Monona Elementary grew from 325 students in 2022-23 to 342 in 2023-24 (+5.2%). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 23.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Monona Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Monona Elementary
352 students
- West Monona Hi
West Monona High School
161 students
- West Monona Mi 120
West Monona Middle Sch
120 students
What this shows West Monona Elementary reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Monona Elementary compares
West Monona Elementary is a growing 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 8% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▲ 9% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 77% in Iowa - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,885
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 84.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, West Monona Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Monona Comm School District reports $12,885 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Monona Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monona High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Monona Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Monona Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Monona Elementary
How many students attend West Monona Elementary?
West Monona Elementary has 352 students enrolled. It is a public school in Onawa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Monona Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Monona Elementary is 16:1, which is 8% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Monona Elementary?
39.7% of students at West Monona Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Monona Elementary?
The largest demographic group at West Monona Elementary is White at 84.4% of enrollment, in Onawa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Monona Elementary?
West Monona Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Monona Elementary rank among public schools in Onawa?
By Resource Investment Index, West Monona Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Onawa, 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 Monona Comm School District?
Besides West Monona Elementary, West Monona Comm School District also operates West Monona High School (161 students) and West Monona Middle Sch (120 students). See the West Monona Comm School District district page for the complete list.