West Side Elementary School serves 20 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: West Side Elementary School serves the southeast part of Decorah, IA, covering approximately 172.7 square miles. Families in this area typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 16.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Side Elementary School's student population of 20 students has declined by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
20 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Side Elementary School is 0.18, 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
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted5%
23.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
20 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Side Elementary School students are White, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Decorah Community School District.
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