West Elementary School
Tel:
(712)527-4886
- West Elementary School serves 435 students in grades 3-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 86% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- West Elementary School's student population of 435 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 3-5 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #403 out of 1,252 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 86% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 92% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glenwood Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Elementary School is Glenwood Senior High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Glenwood Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Glenwood Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Glenwood Glenwood Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 611 students
0.2 miles
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712)527-4897 0.2 9-12 611 - Glenwood Glenwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 465 students
0.5 miles
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712)527-4887 0.5 6-8 465 - Glenwood Northeast Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 549 students
0.6 miles
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712)527-4875 0.6 PK-2 549 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Early Childhood Grades: PK | 171 students
7.9 miles
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402)296-5250 7.9 PK 171 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 491 students
8.6 miles
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402)296-4173 8.6 PK-4 491
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