West Elementary School serves 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 485 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: West Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Knoxville, IA, covering approximately 160.7 square miles. Families in the area typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 485 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
485 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
485 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Knoxville Comm School District.
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