West Fork Comm School District

210 South Second Street
Rockwell, IA 50469-0060
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 740 students in West Fork Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in West Fork Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
740 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

West Fork Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#242 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
64%
68%
69%
70%
60-64%
63%
85%
90%
(2022-23)
13.8%
24.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,773 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,808 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,773
$16,596
Spending / Student
$13,808
$16,167

Best West Fork Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Fork Elementary At Rockwell
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 S 2nd St
Rockwell, IA 50469
(641) 822-3234
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
West Fork High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
453 N. 5th St.
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
West Fork Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Park Street
Sheffield, IA 50475
(641) 892-4159
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to West Fork Comm School District?
West Fork Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 740 students.
What is the rank of West Fork Comm School District?
West Fork Comm School District is ranked #240 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in West Fork Comm School District?
93% of West Fork Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Fork Comm School District?
West Fork Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is West Fork Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,808 is less than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 740 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 64% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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