West Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 426 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
89%
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
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
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 West Elementary School often compared to?
West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasantville Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
426 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Knoxville Comm School District.
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