- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hawarden, IA
West Sioux Middle School
Federal NCES profile for West Sioux Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 193129001822
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Sioux Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hawarden · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Sioux Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Sioux Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hawarden, IA.
School address
District: West Sioux Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 193129001822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
West Sioux Middle School shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-10.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 193129001822 · Hawarden, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
154 enr · 17.1:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: West Sioux High School (242 students)
West Sioux Middle School shrank from 168 students in 2022-23 to 151 in 2023-24 (-10.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 10.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Sioux Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Sioux Hig
West Sioux High School
242 students
- Hawarden Eleme
Hawarden Elementary School
193 students
- This school
West Sioux Middle School
154 students
- Ireton Element
Ireton Elementary School
119 students
What this shows West Sioux Middle School reports 154 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Sioux Middle School compares
West Sioux Middle 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▲ 32% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
154
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Iowa - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.6%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.6%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, West Sioux Middle School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Sioux High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawarden Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ireton Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Sioux Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~154 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Sioux Middle School
How many students attend West Sioux Middle School?
West Sioux Middle School has 154 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hawarden, IA. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 151 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Sioux Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Sioux Middle School is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Sioux Middle School?
48.2% of students at West Sioux Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Sioux Middle School?
The largest demographic group at West Sioux Middle School is White at 50.6% of enrollment, in Hawarden, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Sioux Middle School?
West Sioux Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Sioux Middle School rank among public schools in Hawarden?
By Resource Investment Index, West Sioux Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, West Sioux Comm School District also operates West Sioux High School (242 students), Hawarden Elementary School (193 students), and Ireton Elementary School (119 students). See the West Sioux Comm School District district page for the complete list.