- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hawarden, IA
West Sioux High School
Federal NCES profile for West Sioux High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 193129001821
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Sioux High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Hawarden · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
West Sioux High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Sioux High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hawarden, IA.
School address
District: West Sioux Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193129001821 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
West Sioux High School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 193129001821 · Hawarden, IA High · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 11.5:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawarden Elementary School (193 students)
West Sioux High School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 250 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 21.5 → 20.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Sioux High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
West Sioux High School
242 students
- Hawarden Eleme
Hawarden Elementary School
193 students
- West Sioux Mid
West Sioux Middle School
154 students
- Ireton Element
Ireton Elementary School
119 students
What this shows West Sioux High School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Sioux High School compares
West Sioux 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 18% in Iowa - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$13,842
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, West Sioux High School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Sioux Comm School District reports $13,842 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Sioux High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawarden Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Sioux Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ireton Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Sioux High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~242 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Sioux High School
How many students attend West Sioux High School?
West Sioux High School has 242 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hawarden, IA. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 250 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sioux High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sioux High School is 11.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Sioux High School?
46.4% of students at West Sioux High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Sioux High School?
The largest demographic group at West Sioux High School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Hawarden, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Sioux High School?
West Sioux High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Sioux High School rank among public schools in Hawarden?
By Resource Investment Index, West Sioux High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Hawarden, 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 Sioux Comm School District?
Besides West Sioux High School, West Sioux Comm School District also operates Hawarden Elementary School (193 students), West Sioux Middle School (154 students), and Ireton Elementary School (119 students). See the West Sioux Comm School District district page for the complete list.