Learning Resource Center serves 25 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Learning Resource Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Learning Resource Center's student population of 25 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
25 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Learning Resource Center is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
12%
7%
White
60%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
19%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Learning Resource Center?
25 students attend Learning Resource Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Learning Resource Center students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Learning Resource Center?
Learning Resource Center has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Learning Resource Center offer ?
Learning Resource Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Learning Resource Center part of?
Learning Resource Center is part of West Des Moines Comm School District.
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