- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Union, IA
West Union Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Union Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190000601234
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Union Elementary School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 35.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 228
- students enrolled
West Union Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Fayette Valley Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190000601234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
West Union Elementary School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 190000601234 · West Union, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 12.7:1 · 35.0% lunch · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: North Fayette Valley High School (323 students)
West Union Elementary School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Union Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Fayette
North Fayette Valley High School
323 students
- North Fayette
North Fayette Valley Middle School
312 students
- This school
West Union Elementary School
228 students
- Valley Element
Valley Elementary School
169 students
- Fayette Elemen 105
Fayette Elementary
105 students
What this shows West Union Elementary School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Union Elementary School compares
West Union Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.0% | ▼ 4% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Iowa - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,289
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.5, West Union Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Fayette Valley Comm School District reports $13,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Union Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Fayette Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Fayette Valley Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fayette Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Union Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 105
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~228 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Union Elementary School
How many students attend West Union Elementary School?
West Union Elementary School has 228 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Union, IA. CCD year-over-year: 223 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Union Elementary School is 12.7:1, which is 14% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 19% 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 Union Elementary School?
35.0% of students at West Union Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Union Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Union Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in West Union, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Union Elementary School?
West Union Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Fayette Valley Comm School District?
Besides West Union Elementary School, North Fayette Valley Comm School District also operates North Fayette Valley High School (323 students), North Fayette Valley Middle School (312 students), and Valley Elementary School (169 students). See the North Fayette Valley Comm School District district page for the complete list.