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West Elementary School

Summary:

West Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Emmetsburg, Iowa, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 300 students. The school is part of the Emmetsburg Community School District, which is ranked 94 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 75% of 3rd graders and 77.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, 78.7% of 3rd graders and 77.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 99 out of 574 Iowa elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 190 out of 557 in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Graettinger-Terril Elementary and Laurens-Marathon Elementary, West Elementary School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (40.67% in 2022-2023) and a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.7. This suggests that West Elementary School may be serving a more advantaged student population, which could contribute to its stronger academic outcomes. While West Elementary School is performing well academically, the declining statewide ranking and the higher student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools may indicate areas for potential improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 602 Call St
       Emmetsburg, IA  50536

(712) 852-4485

District: Emmetsburg Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,570 Help


Students who attend West Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Emmetsburg Middle School
High:    Emmetsburg High School

Student/teacher ratio:  56.6 Help
Number of students:  285

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Hispanic:
4.6%
African American:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Elementary School ranks better than 65.9% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), Hispanic (4.6%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 56.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Elementary School is $12,570.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Emmetsburg Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Emmetsburg Community School District 94th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 36.16 486th 626 22.4%
2013 40.63 453rd 624 27.4%
2014 48.31 389th 603 35.5%
2015 26.61 504th 616 18.2%
2016 24.71 499th 599 16.7%
2017 45.18 386th 574 32.8%
2018 49.46 339th 567 40.2%
2019 41.77 394th 603 34.7%
2021 71.45 146th 567 74.3%
2022 77.48 99th 574 82.8%
2023 55.89 278th 565 50.8%
2024 66.13 190th 557 65.9%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for West Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 257 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1989 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 260 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1991 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1992 259 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 261 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1994 241 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 206 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1996 206 3 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1997 191 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1998 222 3 1 7 2 n/a n/a 0 235
1999 197 3 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 206
2000 222 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a -23 206
2001 190 2 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 198
2002 181 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2003 181 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
2004 233 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 237
2005 235 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2006 242 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2007 240 5 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2008 249 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2009 290 6 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2010 267 4 0 12 4 0 4 0 291
2011 313 3 0 18 3 0 5 0 342
2012 303 2 1 15 2 0 4 0 327
2013 304 4 1 18 4 0 4 0 335
2014 298 7 2 21 2 0 5 0 335
2015 273 7 6 18 2 0 7 0 313
2016 275 8 6 15 3 0 4 0 311
2017 278 6 5 25 2 0 5 0 321
2018 272 5 4 17 2 0 6 0 306
2019 284 3 1 15 1 0 7 0 311
2020 281 1 1 18 2 0 5 0 308
2021 256 2 0 21 2 0 4 0 285
2022 286 1 0 14 1 0 6 0 308
2023 275 1 0 19 1 0 4 0 300
2024 265 2 2 13 1 0 2 0 285

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 West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 15.7 16.3 37
1989 259 16.1 16.0 2.7
1990 260 16.6 15.6 31.2
1991 256 17.0 15.0 26.2
1992 259 14.0 18.5 25.1
1993 263 17.1 15.4 25.5
1994 242 15.5 15.6 25.2
1995 210 14.5 14.5 29.5
1996 210 14.5 14.5 29.5
1997 195 12.9 15.1 20
1998 235 13.5 17.4 20.4
1999 206 15.4 13.4 29.6
2000 206 18.8 11.0 26.2
2001 198 18.5 10.7 26.3
2002 183 18.1 10.1 32.2
2003 183 18.1 10.1 32.2
2004 237 21.2 11.2 32.9
2005 240 20.7 11.6 40
2006 253 18.7 13.5 44.7
2007 250 19.7 12.7 42.8
2008 258 20.5 12.6 41.1
2009 303 21.5 14.1 44.6
2010 291 20.9 13.9 43.3
2011 342 20.1 17.0 44.4
2012 327 22.4 14.5 43.4
2013 335 23.8 14.0 44.8
2014 335 23.9 13.9 46.6
2015 313 25.0 12.5 45
2016 311 23.0 13.5 46
2017 321 23.6 13.5 44.9
2018 306 23.9 12.7 41.2
2019 311 23.6 13.1 49.2
2020 308 24.6 12.4 47.4
2021 285 21.6 13.1 48.1
2022 308 20.3 15.1 44.5
2023 300 20.3 14.7 40.7
2024 285 5.0 56.6 44.6

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 West Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 257 15.7 16.3 37
1989 259 16.1 16.0 2.7
1990 260 16.6 15.6 31.2
1991 256 17.0 15.0 26.2
1992 259 14.0 18.5 25.1
1993 263 17.1 15.4 25.5
1994 242 15.5 15.6 25.2
1995 210 14.5 14.5 29.5
1996 210 14.5 14.5 29.5
1997 195 12.9 15.1 20
1998 235 13.5 17.4 20.4
1999 206 15.4 13.4 29.6
2000 206 18.8 11.0 26.2
2001 198 18.5 10.7 26.3
2002 183 18.1 10.1 32.2
2003 183 18.1 10.1 32.2
2004 237 21.2 11.2 32.9
2005 240 20.7 11.6 40
2006 253 18.7 13.5 44.7
2007 250 19.7 12.7 42.8
2008 258 20.5 12.6 41.1
2009 303 21.5 14.1 44.6
2010 291 20.9 13.9 43.3
2011 342 20.1 17.0 44.4
2012 327 22.4 14.5 43.4
2013 335 23.8 14.0 44.8
2014 335 23.9 13.9 46.6
2015 313 25.0 12.5 45
2016 311 23.0 13.5 46
2017 321 23.6 13.5 44.9
2018 306 23.9 12.7 41.2
2019 311 23.6 13.1 49.2
2020 308 24.6 12.4 47.4
2021 285 21.6 13.1 48.1
2022 308 20.3 15.1 44.5
2023 300 20.3 14.7 40.7
2024 285 5.0 56.6 44.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $823 (6.5%) $11,748 (93.5%) $12,570

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 394th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 278th of 565 Elementary schools
 16.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary School)65.278
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Community School District)65.278
 12.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Elementary School)60.975.6
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Community School District)60.975.6
 14.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Elementary School)72.569.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Emmetsburg Community School District)72.569.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Elementary School)66.774.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Emmetsburg Community School District)66.774.5
 7.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students311300
 3.5%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic1519
 26.7%
Pacific Islander00
White284275
 3.2%
Two or More Races74
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%40.7%
 8.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Elementary School

Students at West Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended West Elementary School.

Students who attend West Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Emmetsburg Middle School
High : Emmetsburg High School

West Elementary School ranks 190th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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