Akron Westfield Elementary School

Summary:

Akron Westfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 249 students in grades K-5 in Akron, Iowa, which is part of the Akron Westfield Community School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the state average on academic assessments and is ranked among the top 10% of elementary schools in Iowa.

Akron Westfield Elementary School's academic excellence is evident in its strong ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores, which exceed the state averages across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 76.3% of 3rd graders, 96.8% of 4th graders, and 83.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates were also significantly higher than the state averages. This consistent academic performance has earned Akron Westfield Elementary School a statewide ranking in the top 10% of elementary schools in Iowa.

Another key factor that sets Akron Westfield Elementary School apart is its low student-teacher ratio of 10:1, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools and the state average. This suggests a strong focus on individualized attention and support for students. However, the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 31.95% in 2020-2021 to 40.16% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school's leadership and community will need to remain vigilant in addressing the needs of this diverse student population to ensure continued success.

Detail:

Public K-5

850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001

(712) 568-3322

District: Akron Westfield Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
41^st of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,662

Students who attend Akron Westfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Akron Westfield Middle School
High:	Akron Westfield Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 249

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

11.6%

Two or more races:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Akron Westfield Elementary School ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (11.6%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Elementary School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Akron Westfield Elementary School employs 24.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Akron Westfield Elementary School is $11,662.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Akron Westfield Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Akron Westfield Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Akron Westfield Community School District 38^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Akron Westfield Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	59.72	280^th	626	55.3%
2013	68.80	166^th	624	73.4%
2014	68.04	193^rd	603	68.0%
2015	64.08	245^th	616	60.2%
2016	64.64	242^nd	599	59.6%
2017	75.60	108^th	574	81.2%
2018	76.40	100^th	567	82.4%
2019	85.82	45^th	603	92.5%
2021	81.11	75^th	567	86.8%
2022	86.60	32^nd	574	94.4%
2023	88.97	16^th	565	97.2%
2024	84.30	41^st	557	92.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Akron Westfield Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	276	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	276
1989	260	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
1990	269	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	271
1991	279	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	280
1992	292	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1993	262	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
1994	251	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1995	232	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1996	232	2	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
1997	241	6	2	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	254
1998	238	6	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	253
1999	243	5	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	258
2000	273	6	4	4	1	n/a	n/a	-23	265
2001	240	6	2	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	257
2002	194	3	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	212
2003	194	3	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	212
2004	231	4	4	14	2	n/a	n/a	0	255
2005	253	4	2	10	3	n/a	n/a	0	272
2006	243	3	2	13	5	n/a	n/a	0	266
2007	221	5	3	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	244
2008	219	9	3	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	248
2009	244	11	3	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	270
2010	239	2	2	11	0	0	13	0	267
2011	240	2	2	16	1	0	15	0	276
2012	245	2	2	11	4	0	9	0	273
2013	241	2	1	13	4	0	10	0	271
2014	248	2	1	21	2	0	7	0	281
2015	252	0	1	21	2	0	7	0	283
2016	258	0	1	24	1	2	8	0	294
2017	220	0	0	20	1	3	4	0	248
2018	219	1	0	22	0	1	4	0	247
2019	243	0	0	25	2	1	6	0	277
2020	239	2	1	18	2	1	9	0	272
2021	212	2	1	17	2	1	6	0	241
2022	219	1	1	26	1	1	5	0	254
2023	212	1	1	29	0	0	6	0	249

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Akron Westfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	276	18.3	15.0	n/a
1989	262	16.6	15.7	17.6
1990	271	16.7	16.2	0
1991	280	17.6	15.9	18.9
1992	293	18.0	16.2	22.5
1993	263	14.6	18.0	19
1994	253	15.4	16.4	20.9
1995	241	16.4	14.7	20.7
1996	241	16.4	14.7	20.7
1997	254	16.4	15.5	21.3
1998	253	20.8	12.2	17.8
1999	258	20.9	12.3	25.2
2000	265	21.0	12.6	26.4
2001	257	20.8	12.4	20.6
2002	212	17.1	12.4	25.5
2003	212	17.1	12.4	25.5
2004	255	19.5	13.1	30.2
2005	272	19.9	13.7	35.3
2006	266	19.8	13.4	33.5
2007	244	21.2	11.5	29.9
2008	248	22.7	10.9	29.4
2009	270	24.6	11.0	34.8
2010	267	22.5	11.8	31.8
2011	276	23.1	11.9	37
2012	273	22.5	12.0	33.3
2013	271	23.5	11.4	32.5
2014	281	23.5	11.9	32.7
2015	283	23.0	12.3	35.7
2016	294	22.0	13.3	34.7
2017	248	22.8	10.8	27.8
2018	247	20.3	12.1	30.4
2019	277	20.2	13.6	34.7
2020	272	22.6	12.0	37.9
2021	241	23.8	10.1	32
2022	254	22.7	11.1	35.8
2023	249	24.8	10.0	40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Akron Westfield Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	276	18.3	15.0	n/a
1989	262	16.6	15.7	17.6
1990	271	16.7	16.2	0
1991	280	17.6	15.9	18.9
1992	293	18.0	16.2	22.5
1993	263	14.6	18.0	19
1994	253	15.4	16.4	20.9
1995	241	16.4	14.7	20.7
1996	241	16.4	14.7	20.7
1997	254	16.4	15.5	21.3
1998	253	20.8	12.2	17.8
1999	258	20.9	12.3	25.2
2000	265	21.0	12.6	26.4
2001	257	20.8	12.4	20.6
2002	212	17.1	12.4	25.5
2003	212	17.1	12.4	25.5
2004	255	19.5	13.1	30.2
2005	272	19.9	13.7	35.3
2006	266	19.8	13.4	33.5
2007	244	21.2	11.5	29.9
2008	248	22.7	10.9	29.4
2009	270	24.6	11.0	34.8
2010	267	22.5	11.8	31.8
2011	276	23.1	11.9	37
2012	273	22.5	12.0	33.3
2013	271	23.5	11.4	32.5
2014	281	23.5	11.9	32.7
2015	283	23.0	12.3	35.7
2016	294	22.0	13.3	34.7
2017	248	22.8	10.8	27.8
2018	247	20.3	12.1	30.4
2019	277	20.2	13.6	34.7
2020	272	22.6	12.0	37.9
2021	241	23.8	10.1	32
2022	254	22.7	11.1	35.8
2023	249	24.8	10.0	40.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Akron Westfield Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$649 (5.6%)	$11,013 (94.4%)	$11,662

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Akron Westfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 45^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 16^th of 565 Elementary schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Elementary School)	81	97.1	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Community School District)	81	97.1	16.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Elementary School)	88.1	97.1	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Community School District)	88.1	97.1	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Elementary School)	91.5	90.9	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Community School District)	91.5	90.9	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Elementary School)	97.9	90.9	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Community School District)	97.9	90.9	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Elementary School)	76.2	83.8	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Akron Westfield Community School District)	76.2	83.8	7.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Elementary School)	83.3	86.5	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Akron Westfield Community School District)	83.3	86.5	3.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	277	249	10.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	25	29	16%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	243	212	12.8%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.7%	40.2%	5.5%

Schools Near Akron Westfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)			ISASP Mathematics (2024)			ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Akron Westfield Elementary School	Public	K-5	850 Kerr Dr	Akron	51001	Plymouth County	Akron Westfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 568-3322	249	25	10.0	40.2%	212 (85.1%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (11.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	84.3	41^st of 557 public elementary schools	92.6%		89	16^th of 565 public elementary schools	97.2%	25	76.3	96.8	83.3	89.5	93.5	85.7	71.4	$11,662	$649	$11,013
Hawarden Elementary School	Public	2-5	800 13th St	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 551-1454	196	18	10.6	61.2%	109 (55.6%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (40.3%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	57.5	277^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.3%		64.5	209^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.0%	68	65.2	75.4	62.0	84.8	82.0	80.0	52.0	$13,347	$1,065	$12,282
Ireton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	303 Oak St	Ireton	51027	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 278-2374	120	13	9.2	55.0%	70 (58.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.5%)								(n/a)								$16,024	$1,616	$14,408
Hinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	315 West Grand	Hinton	51024	Plymouth County	Hinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 947-4327	317	19	16.4	12.3%	305 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)								(n/a)	78.8			87.9				$11,717	$269	$11,448
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 2nd Ave NW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-8121	308	22	14.0	55.8%	165 (53.6%)	19 (6.2%)	94 (30.5%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.2%)	16 (5.2%)	60.5	248^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.5%		60	247^th of 565 public elementary schools	56.3%	1	72.1	80.4	79.1	79.1	65.2	76.7	58.1	$11,638	$467	$11,173
Kluckhohn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1338 Central Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-7064	439	28	15.6	34.9%	334 (76.1%)	32 (7.3%)	42 (9.6%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (2.5%)	17 (3.9%)	59.8	257^th of 557 public elementary schools	53.9%		68.2	180^th of 565 public elementary schools	68.1%	77	66.2	81.4	63.9	75.3	87.1	72.2	65.3	$11,621	$470	$11,152
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 3rd Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-4185	282	20	14.1	35.8%	203 (72.0%)	10 (3.5%)	37 (13.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.5%)	19 (6.7%)	69.1	172^nd of 557 public elementary schools	69.1%		73.9	128^th of 565 public elementary schools	77.3%	44	81.3	79.1	68.1	85.4	76.7	85.4	62.5	$11,634	$416	$11,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Akron Westfield Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Akron Westfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Akron Westfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Akron Westfield Middle School
High : Akron Westfield Senior High School

How many students attend Akron Westfield Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended Akron Westfield Elementary School.

Is Akron Westfield Elementary School a good school?

Yes. Akron Westfield Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Akron Westfield Elementary School?

Students at Akron Westfield Elementary School are 85% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Akron Westfield Elementary School in?

Akron Westfield Community School District

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