Learning Resource Center serves 23 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- 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 23 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Learning Resource Center is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
17%
13%
Black
22%
7%
White
48%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
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?
23 students attend Learning Resource Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Learning Resource Center students are White, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 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 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Learning Resource Center offer ?
Learning Resource Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (No virtual instruction).
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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