Lark Elementary School (Closed 2014)
- Lark Elementary School served 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 204 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 95% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Monona Community School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Lark Elementary School is West Monona High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is West Monona Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Monona Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Onawa West Monona Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 279 students
0.1 miles
611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1393 0.1 PK-5 279 - Onawa West Monona High School Grades: 9-12 | 177 students
1.0 miles
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-2453 1.0 9-12 177 - Onawa West Monona Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 156 students
1.0 miles
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098 1.0 6-8 156 - Whiting Whiting Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 110 students
7.4 miles
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468 7.4 PK-6 110 - Whiting Whiting Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 101 students
7.4 miles
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468 7.4 7-12 101
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