- Enrollment
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Robins, IA
Westfield Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Westfield Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191722000368
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westfield Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 16.8%
- free-lunch eligible
- 445
- students enrolled
Westfield Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Linn-Mar Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191722000368 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Westfield Elementary School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-10.3%).
Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 191722000368 · Robins, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 13.9:1 · 16.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students)
Westfield Elementary School shrank from 506 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (-10.3%). Teacher FTE added 32.6 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Westfield Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Linn-Mar High
Linn-Mar High School
2,229 students
- Boulder Peak I 613
Boulder Peak Intermediate School
613 students
- Excelsior Midd 594
Excelsior Middle School
594 students
- Hazel Point In 563
Hazel Point Intermediate School
563 students
- Echo Hill Elem 536
Echo Hill Elementary
536 students
- This school 445
Westfield Elementary School
445 students
What this shows Westfield Elementary School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How Westfield Elementary School compares
Westfield Elementary 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.8% | ▼ 54% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.5%
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
$12,833
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 445 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
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 53.3%
Asian 29.0%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 53.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Westfield Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Linn-Mar Comm School District reports $12,833 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Westfield Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linn-Mar High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Boulder Peak Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Excelsior Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Point Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Echo Hill Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westfield Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~445 students)
Frequently asked questions about Westfield Elementary School
How many students attend Westfield Elementary School?
Westfield Elementary School has 445 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Robins, IA. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westfield Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% 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 Westfield Elementary School?
16.8% of students at Westfield Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westfield Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Westfield Elementary School is White at 53.3% of enrollment, in Robins, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westfield Elementary School?
Westfield Elementary 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).
What other schools are in Linn-Mar Comm School District?
Besides Westfield Elementary School, Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students), Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students), and Excelsior Middle School (594 students). See the Linn-Mar Comm School District district page for the complete list.