Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

Summary:

Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is a public elementary school located in Westside, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Ar-We-Va Community School District, which is ranked 26th out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ar-We-Va Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school had 75% of 3rd graders and 90.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 85% of 3rd graders and 95.5% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a ranking of 46 out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ar-We-Va Elementary outperforms the nearby Glidden-Ralston Elementary, Schleswig Elementary, and Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt schools in both English Language Arts and Mathematics ISASP scores across multiple grade levels. The school's higher per-student spending of $16,023 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to the nearby schools, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 16.6 over the past three school years, may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 108 Clinton Street
       Westside, IA  51467


(712) 663-4311

District: Ar-We-Va Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,023 Help


Students who attend Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School usually attend:

High:    Westside Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.6 Help
Number of students:  137

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.8%
Hispanic:
7.3%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.8%), Hispanic (7.3%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is 16.6. (See more...)
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Compare Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School employs 8.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is $16,023.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ar-We-Va Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ar-We-Va Community School District 26th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 76.65 103rd 616 83.3%
2016 51.97 352nd 599 41.2%
2017 57.99 288th 574 49.8%
2018 60.32 257th 567 54.7%
2019 57.06 280th 603 53.6%
2021 78.77 95th 567 83.2%
2022 66.92 203rd 574 64.6%
2023 73.30 132nd 565 76.6%
2024 83.81 46th 557 91.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 107 0 0 19 0 0 0 0 126
2014 103 3 0 19 1 0 1 0 127
2015 106 3 0 19 1 0 2 0 131
2016 97 3 0 19 1 0 3 0 123
2017 88 1 0 24 1 0 2 0 116
2018 80 0 0 24 1 0 4 0 109
2019 84 0 0 25 2 0 3 0 114
2020 94 1 0 25 2 0 1 0 123
2021 109 1 0 21 1 0 4 0 136
2022 115 2 0 14 1 0 2 0 134
2023 123 1 0 10 1 0 2 0 137

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 Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 126 7.9 15.9 43.7
2014 127 1.2 105.8 46.5
2015 131 10.0 13.1 42.7
2016 123 9.0 13.6 46.3
2017 116 9.4 12.2 50
2018 109 8.2 13.2 39.4
2019 114 8.2 13.8 57.9
2020 123 8.8 13.8 56.1
2021 136 8.7 15.5 48.5
2022 134 8.7 15.2 38.8
2023 137 8.2 16.6 45.3

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 Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 126 7.9 15.9 43.7
2014 127 1.2 105.8 46.5
2015 131 10.0 13.1 42.7
2016 123 9.0 13.6 46.3
2017 116 9.4 12.2 50
2018 109 8.2 13.2 39.4
2019 114 8.2 13.8 57.9
2020 123 8.8 13.8 56.1
2021 136 8.7 15.5 48.5
2022 134 8.7 15.2 38.8
2023 137 8.2 16.6 45.3

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 Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $634 (4.0%) $15,389 (96.0%) $16,023

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 280th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 132nd of 565 Elementary schools
 23.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)17.682.6
 65%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)17.682.6
 65%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)35.395.7
 60.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)35.395.7
 60.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)84.690.9
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)84.690.9
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)84.681.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)84.681.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)88.961.1
 27.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)88.961.1
 27.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)94.488.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)94.488.9
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students114137
 20.2%
African American01
American Indian21
 50%
Asian00
Hispanic2510
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White84123
 46.4%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.9%45.3%
 12.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

Students at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 137 students attended Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School.

Students who attend Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School usually go on to attend:

High : Westside Junior-Senior High School

Yes. Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School ranks in the top 8.3% of Iowa elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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