Enrollment
445
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.8%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westfield Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westfield Elementary School
Westfield Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Robins, Iowa, enrolling 445 students.
At 13.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 16.8% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Iowa average.
Enrollment of 445 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 282 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #111.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Asian (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 445 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Linn-Mar Comm School District also operates Linn-Mar High School (2,229 students) and Boulder Peak Intermediate School (613 students) alongside Westfield Elementary 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 Westfield Elementary School compares
Westfield Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Linn-Mar Comm School District, which includes Westfield Elementary School.
$12,349
Per student
-4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.3%
State 50.8%
Federal 7.9%
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 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
- 2,229
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
Similar elementary 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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Westfield Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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