Enrollment
154
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.1:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Sioux Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Sioux Middle School
West Sioux Middle School is a small middle school in Hawarden, Iowa, enrolling 154 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 154 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.
Among 129 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #94, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (46%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
West Sioux Comm School District also operates West Sioux High School (242 students) and Hawarden Elementary School (193 students) alongside West Sioux Middle 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 Sioux Middle School compares
West Sioux Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,532
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Sioux Comm School District, which includes West Sioux Middle School.
$13,532
Per student
+5%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 54.6%
Federal 10.8%
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 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
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 119
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~154 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.1:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hawarden on the city page.
Is West Sioux Middle School a good school?
West Sioux Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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