Learning Resource Center serves 29 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- 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 29 students has grown by 81% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
29 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Learning Resource Center is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
2%
Hispanic
31%
13%
Black
21%
7%
White
28%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
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?
29 students attend Learning Resource Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Learning Resource Center students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 15:1, 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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