Ballard West Elementary School

105 E Main St
Slater, IA 50244
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ballard West Elementary School's student population of 471 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
471 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ballard West Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
(10-11)
75-79%
78%
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(10-11)
75-79%
76%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
90%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Ballard West Elementary School often compared to?
Ballard West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Colo-nesco Elementary School, Roland-story Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Ballard West Elementary School?
471 students attend Ballard West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Ballard West Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ballard West Elementary School?
Ballard West Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ballard West Elementary School offer ?
Ballard West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ballard West Elementary School part of?
Ballard West Elementary School is part of Ballard Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 75-79%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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