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 82% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
West Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #453 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 93% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glenwood Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 634 students
0.2 miles
504 East Sharp Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4897 0.2 9-12 634 - Glenwood Glenwood Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 459 students
0.5 miles
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887 0.5 6-8 459 - Glenwood Northeast Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 569 students
0.6 miles
901 N. Vine Street
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4875 0.6 PK-2 569 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Early Childhood Grades: PK | 164 students
7.9 miles
902 Main St
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-5250 7.9 PK 164 - Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 503 students
8.6 miles
1724 8th Ave
Plattsmouth, NE 68048
(402) 296-4173 8.6 PK-4 503
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