Enrollment
161
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193111001817
👥 S:T ratio 57
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Onawa · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Monona High School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Monona High School
West Monona High School is a mid-sized high school in Onawa, Iowa, enrolling 161 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, West Monona High School is leaner than roughly 89% of Iowa schools and 28% under the state's 14.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 94% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 157 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #150, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 805 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Monona Comm School District also operates West Monona Elementary (352 students) and West Monona Middle Sch (120 students) alongside West Monona 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 Monona High School compares
West Monona 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,752
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Monona Comm School District, which includes West Monona High School.
$12,752
Per student
-1%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 42.4%
Federal 11.6%
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 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
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~161 students)
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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.
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 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Onawa on the city page.
Is West Monona High School a good school?
West Monona High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 89% 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 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.
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