- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Onawa, IA
West Monona High School
Federal NCES profile for West Monona High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193111001817
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Monona High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Onawa · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Monona High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Monona High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Onawa, IA.
School address
District: West Monona Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193111001817 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
West Monona High School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 193111001817 · Onawa, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
161 enr · 10.7:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monona Elementary (352 students)
West Monona High School shrank from 204 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE lost 15.1 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Monona High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monona El
West Monona Elementary
352 students
- This school
West Monona High School
161 students
- West Monona Mi 120
West Monona Middle Sch
120 students
What this shows West Monona High School reports 161 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Monona High School compares
West Monona 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 11% in Iowa - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.3%
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
$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
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.5%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.7, West Monona High School is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monona Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Monona Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Monona High School'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 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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Monona High School
How many students attend West Monona High School?
West Monona High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Onawa, IA. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Monona High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Monona High School is 10.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 32% 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 Monona High School?
46.1% of students at West Monona High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Monona High School?
The largest demographic group at West Monona High School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Onawa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Monona High School?
West Monona High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Monona High School rank among public schools in Onawa?
By Resource Investment Index, West Monona High School ranks #3 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 High School, West Monona Comm School District also operates West Monona Elementary (352 students) and West Monona Middle Sch (120 students). See the West Monona Comm School District district page for the complete list.