Enrollment
120
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Onawa, IA
West Monona Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for West Monona Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193111000738
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Monona Middle Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Onawa · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
West Monona Middle Sch has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Monona Middle Sch ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Onawa, IA.
School address
District: West Monona Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193111000738 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Monona Middle Sch compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Monona Middle Sch
West Monona Middle Sch is a small middle school in Onawa, Iowa, enrolling 120 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 120 puts it in the smaller third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #70.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.5% 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 High School (161 students) alongside West Monona Middle Sch.
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 Middle Sch compares
West Monona Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▲ 5% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 120 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
120
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Iowa - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 86.7%
Two or More 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.0%
African American 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.2, West Monona Middle Sch is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Monona Comm School District, which includes West Monona Middle Sch.
$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 Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Monona Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Monona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Monona Middle Sch'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
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle 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 (~120 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Monona Middle Sch
How many students attend West Monona Middle Sch?
West Monona Middle Sch has 120 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Onawa, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Monona Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at West Monona Middle Sch is 13.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 15% 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 Middle Sch?
38.1% of students at West Monona Middle Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Monona Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at West Monona Middle Sch is White at 86.7% of enrollment, in Onawa, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Monona Middle Sch?
West Monona Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does West Monona Middle Sch rank among public schools in Onawa?
By Resource Investment Index, West Monona Middle Sch ranks #2 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 Middle Sch a good school?
West Monona Middle Sch earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. 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 Middle Sch, West Monona Comm School District also operates West Monona Elementary (352 students) and West Monona High School (161 students). See the West Monona Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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