- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Monona Middle Sch grew from 105 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+6.7%).
Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 193111000738 · Onawa, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
120 enr · 13.3:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: West Monona Elementary (352 students)
West Monona Middle Sch grew from 105 students in 2022-23 to 112 in 2023-24 (+6.7%). Teacher FTE held 9.4 → 9.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Monona Middle Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Monona El
West Monona Elementary
352 students
- West Monona Hi
West Monona High School
161 students
- This school 120
West Monona Middle Sch
120 students
What this shows West Monona Middle Sch reports 120 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Monona Middle Sch compares
West Monona Middle Sch 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 | 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 methodology
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
$12,885
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
Counselors0.0 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.
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
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 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
- 161
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~120 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 112 (2023-24), up 7.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.