School district or education agency · NCES 1930720

West Bend-Mallard Community School District

West Bend, IA

District overview See comparisons

Students414

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools3

operational schools · 2023–24

Students414

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$10,663

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictIAUnited States

Academic standing2025

45th percentile48th percentile45th percentile

This district is 3 percentile points lower than the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

17.7%24.7%27.8%

This district is 7.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 10.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$17,015$17,383$19,509

This district is $368 per student lower than the state figure and $2,494 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$10,663$13,078$15,859

This district is $2,415 per student lower than the state figure and $5,196 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,861$2,677$1,964

This district is $816 per student lower than the state figure and $103 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$1,066$479$336

This district is $587 per student higher than the state figure and $730 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$944$1,945$1,793

This district is $1,001 per student lower than the state figure and $849 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$6,797$8,057$8,742

This district is $1,260 per student lower than the state figure and $1,945 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$2,147$2,701$3,769

This district is $554 per student lower than the state figure and $1,622 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$177$10,269$11,715

This district is $10,092 per student lower than the state figure and $11,538 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$73$960$869

This district is $887 per student lower than the state figure and $796 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

14:114:115:1

This district is about the same as the state figure and 1.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per counselor2023–24

422:1348:1376:1

This district is 74 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 46 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

151.3153.3138.9

This district is 2.0 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 12.4 staff per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

32.628.218.5

This district is 4.4 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 14.1 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.00.60.9

This district is 0.6 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

93.8%99.5%99.0%

This district is 5.7 percentage points lower than the state figure and 5.2 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

0.0%2.8%2.6%

This district is 2.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.6 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

9.4%5.8%2.9%

This district is 3.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

4.2%7.7%12.0%

This district is 3.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 7.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

11.6%12.9%14.0%

This district is 1.3 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%100.0%95.8%

This district is about the same as the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

+11.0%+0.9%+0.5%

This district is 10.1 percentage points higher than the state figure and 10.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

36.7%40.1%50.6%

This district is 3.4 percentage points lower than the state figure and 13.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

7.7%13.2%9.0%

This district is 5.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 1.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

5.0%6.2%5.1%

This district is 1.2 percentage points lower than the state figure and 0.1 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

15.0%12.1%14.4%

This district is 2.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K39 students

9.4%

Kindergarten–grade 5165 students

39.9%

Grades 6–887 students

21.0%

Grades 9–12123 students

29.7%

See enrollment for every grade

Pre-Kindergarten39

Kindergarten33

Grade 125

Grade 231

Grade 325

Grade 431

Grade 520

Grade 624

Grade 733

Grade 830

Grade 935

Grade 1025

Grade 1130

Grade 1233

Students by race and ethnicity

White382 (92.3%)

Hispanic/Latino27 (6.5%)

Two or more races4 (1.0%)

Asian1 (0.2%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

39Students enrolled in pre-K

2.7Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

14.7:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District9.4%

IA5.8%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

62.6All district staff, full-time equivalent

30.2Teachers, full-time equivalent

1School counselors, full-time equivalent

13.5Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

0.2Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

1.5School administrators, full-time equivalent

See detailed staffing

Pre-K teachers2.7 FTE

Kindergarten teachers1.4 FTE

Elementary teachers13.1 FTE

Secondary teachers12.9 FTE

Instructional coordinators1.4 FTE

District administrators3.4 FTE

School administrative support3 FTE

Library and media support1 FTE

Other support staff7.5 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

32Total completers

30Regular diplomas

2Other state-recognized credentials

0Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District93.8%

IA99.5%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District0.0%

IA2.8%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

4.2%Students learning English10 students · 2 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.2%

IA7.7%

U.S.12.0%

11.6%Students receiving IDEA special-education services39 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District11.6%

IA12.9%

U.S.14.0%

1.2%English learners also receiving IDEA services4 students · 3 of 3 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.2%

IA1.2%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

36Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

IA100.0%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

334children ages 5 to 17

50estimated to live in families below the poverty line

15.0%about 1 in 7 school-age children

District15.0%

IA12.1%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in IA receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Community School DistrictRockford, IA414 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Corning Community School DistrictCorning, IA405 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →Calamus-Wheatland Community School DistrictCalamus, IA423 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, special-education enrollment · View profile →English Valleys Community School DistrictNorth English, IA421 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Riceville Community School DistrictRiceville, IA431 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged212 assessments

57 out of 100

Fem174 assessments

47 out of 100

White students340 assessments

46 out of 100

Mal194 assessments

42 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students156 assessments

29 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1Elementary schools

1High schools

1Middle schools

3Rural setting

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

8%Federal

33.8%State

58.3%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$10,663Total current spending per student

$6,220Instruction per student

$4,020Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$535KFederal revenue8% of total revenue

$2.3MState revenue33.8% of total revenue

$3.9MLocal revenue58.3% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$6,220Instructionper student

$4,020Student and instructional supportper student

$944Special educationper student

$957Building operations and maintenanceper student

$489Student transportationper student

$423Food servicesper student

$473Technologyper student

People costs

$2.7MSalaries$6,797 per student

$848KEmployee benefits$2,147 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$421KEquipmentFY 2023

$735KCapital outlay$1,861 per student

$314KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$70KDebt outstanding at year end$177 per student

$100KNew debt issuedFY 2023

$29KDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$2KInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$59KTitle I$149 per student

$15KIDEA special education$38 per student

$3KCareer and technical education$8 per student

$114KChild nutrition$289 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$11,249

FY 2023$10,663

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$2,064

FY 2023$1,861

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$177

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–2114.6%

48 of 328 students

2021–2220.8%

70 of 337 students

2022–2317.7%

64 of 362 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE3 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE3 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs3 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

4Out-of-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0In-school suspensions3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi3 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber3 reporting schools

0Student devices reported3 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon3 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents3 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?17.7% chronically absent2022–23 · 362 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?5 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$10,663current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?422:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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