Ballard West Elementary School serves 451 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 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ballard West Elementary School's student population of 451 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ballard West Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Roland-story Elementary School, Colo-nesco Elementary School, Mitchell 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?
451 students attend Ballard West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ballard West Elementary School students are White, 5% 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 15:1, which is higher than 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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