- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cedar Rapids, IA
West Willow Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Willow Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190654000235
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Willow Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #12 of 17
- schools in Cedar Rapids · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
West Willow Elementary School has class sizes larger than 91% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Willow Elementary School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA.
School address
District: Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190654000235 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Willow Elementary School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 190654000235 · Cedar Rapids, IA Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 18.5:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students)
West Willow Elementary School held near 541 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.9 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
West Willow Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy High School
1,648 students
- Thomas Jeffers
Thomas Jefferson High School
1,501 students
- George Washing
George Washington High School
1,182 students
- Harding Middle
Harding Middle School
710 students
- Taft Middle Sc 593
Taft Middle School
593 students
- This school 555
West Willow Elementary School
555 students
What this shows West Willow Elementary School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Willow Elementary School compares
West Willow 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Iowa - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,365
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.8%
African American 26.3%
Two or More 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, West Willow Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cedar Rapids Comm School District reports $14,365 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Willow Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Jefferson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Washington High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Taft Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Willow Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,501
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Cedar Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Prairie Point
Standard public school
868 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Viola Gibson Elementary School
Standard public school
565 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Maple Grove Elementary
Standard public school
539 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Prairie Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
466 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Prairie Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
438 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Prairie Crest Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Willow Elementary School
How many students attend West Willow Elementary School?
West Willow Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cedar Rapids, IA. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 541 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Willow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Willow Elementary School is 18.5:1, which is 25% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Willow Elementary School?
32.6% of students at West Willow Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Willow Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Willow Elementary School is White at 54.8% of enrollment, in Cedar Rapids, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Willow Elementary School?
West Willow Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Willow Elementary School rank among schools in Cedar Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, West Willow Elementary School ranks #12 of 17 schools in Cedar Rapids, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cedar Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Cedar Rapids Comm School District?
Besides West Willow Elementary School, Cedar Rapids Comm School District also operates John F Kennedy High School (1,648 students), Thomas Jefferson High School (1,501 students), and George Washington High School (1,182 students). See the Cedar Rapids Comm School District district page for the complete list.