West Elementary School

306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138

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West Elementary School serves 490 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 Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 490 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

West Elementary School's student population of 490 students has grown by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	West Elementary School
Pre-K	145
Kind	108
1	125
2	112

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Total Students

490 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School
2023	465
2022	426
2021	407
2020	411
2019	411
2018	436
2017	436
2016	324
2015	342
2014	325
2013	337

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School
2023	33
2022	31
2021	31
2020	27
2019	27
2018	28
2017	28
2016	20
2015	22
2014	21
2013	21

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School Rankings

The of West Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2023	14:1	14:1	12:1
2022	14:1	14:1	12:1
2021	13:1	14:1	12:1
2020	15:1	14:1	12:1
2019	15:1	14:1	12:1
2018	16:1	14:1	12:1
2017	16:1	14:1	12:1
2016	16:1	14:1	13:1
2015	16:1	14:1	13:1
2014	15:1	14:1	15:1
2013	16:1	14:1	15:1

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American Indian

n/a

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2019-2020)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2020	1%	1%
2019	1%	1%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2023	1%	2%
2022	1%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2014	1%	3%	2%
2013	1%	3%	1%

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Hispanic

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2023	3%	13%	5%
2022	4%	12%	4%
2021	4%	12%	4%
2020	4%	11%	4%
2019	4%	11%	4%
2018	4%	11%	4%
2017	4%	11%	4%
2016	4%	10%	4%
2015	5%	11%	4%
2014	3%	10%	3%
2013	2%	9%	3%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2023	1%	7%	1%
2022	1%	7%	1%
2021	1%	7%	1%
2020	1%	6%	1%
2019	1%	6%	1%
2018	2%	6%	2%
2017	2%	6%	2%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	1%	5%	1%
2011	2%	5%	1%

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White

90%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2023	90%	72%	90%
2022	89%	73%	89%
2021	88%	74%	90%
2020	89%	75%	91%
2019	89%	75%	91%
2018	92%	77%	92%
2017	92%	77%	92%
2016	93%	78%	92%
2015	91%	78%	93%
2014	92%	79%	92%
2013	92%	80%	93%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2023	4%	5%	4%
2022	4%	5%	4%
2021	5%	4%	4%
2020	5%	4%	3%
2019	5%	4%	3%
2018	2%	4%	2%
2017	2%	4%	2%
2016	3%	4%	3%
2015	4%	3%	2%
2014	3%	3%	2%
2013	4%	3%	1%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.19

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2023	0.19	0.46	0.19
2022	0.21	0.45	0.20
2021	0.22	0.43	0.19
2020	0.21	0.42	0.17
2019	0.21	0.42	0.17
2018	0.15	0.39	0.15
2017	0.15	0.39	0.15
2016	0.13	0.38	0.14
2015	0.17	0.38	0.14
2014	0.15	0.37	0.15
2013	0.15	0.35	0.14

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

44%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2023	41%	36%	41%
2022	37%	35%	35%
2021	31%	35%	34%
2020	39%	36%	38%
2019	39%	36%	38%
2018	42%	34%	37%
2017	42%	34%	37%
2016	43%	34%	33%
2015	38%	34%	33%
2014	41%	34%	36%
2013	42%	34%	35%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	West Elementary School	Iowa	Knoxville Community School District
2023	6%	6%	5%
2022	4%	5%	4%
2021	3%	6%	4%
2020	6%	7%	5%
2019	6%	7%	5%
2018	4%	7%	5%
2017	4%	7%	5%
2016	4%	7%	6%
2015	3%	7%	5%
2014	7%	7%	8%
2013	6%	7%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Knoxville Community School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?

490 students attend West Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of West Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

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 Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten-2
Enrollment: 490 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education