West Cedar Elementary School

Q: Is West Cedar Elementary School a good school?

West Cedar Elementary School ranks 88 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Cedar Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waverly, Iowa, serving around 230 students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic achievement, ranking in the top 100 elementary schools in Iowa and earning a 4- or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Cedar Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 82.2% of 3rd graders and 80.4% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 64.2% and 72.9% at the state level, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 82.2% of 3rd graders and 86.3% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to 76.3% and 72.7% at the state level. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.8 to 19.1 in recent years, suggesting students may receive more individualized attention.

While West Cedar Elementary School serves a population with relatively higher socioeconomic status, as evidenced by its low free/reduced lunch rates, the nearby Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District schools, such as Margaretta Carey Elementary and Southeast Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, with some outperforming West Cedar in certain grade levels and subject areas. This suggests that the Waverly-Shell Rock community is home to a number of high-quality elementary schools that provide excellent educational opportunities for students.

Detail:

Public K-4

221 15th St NW
Waverly, IA 50677

(319) 352-2754

District: Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
88^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,119

Students who attend West Cedar Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
High:	Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.1

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.1%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Hispanic:

3.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Cedar Elementary School ranks better than 84.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.04. (See more...)

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

Compare Details West Cedar Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Cedar Elementary School is $11,119. 2 elementary schools in the Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District 64^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Cedar Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	85.76	16^th	626	97.4%
2013	90.71	3^rd	624	99.5%
2014	83.57	37^th	603	93.9%
2015	81.74	46^th	616	92.5%
2016	80.82	54^th	599	91.0%
2017	81.47	52^nd	574	90.9%
2018	77.76	87^th	567	84.7%
2019	83.85	62^nd	603	89.7%
2021	84.24	54^th	567	90.5%
2022	83.09	64^th	574	88.9%
2023	75.05	116^th	565	79.5%
2024	77.04	88^th	557	84.2%

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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 West Cedar Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	203	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1989	236	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1990	225	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	225
1991	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
1992	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1993	236	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
1994	241	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
1995	240	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1996	240	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1997	218	1	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1998	223	3	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1999	204	4	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	211
2000	213	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	-19	200
2001	208	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
2002	200	9	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	213
2003	200	9	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	213
2004	195	9	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	210
2005	189	6	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	203
2006	197	10	7	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2007	183	7	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
2008	183	6	5	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2009	198	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
2010	203	0	1	6	0	0	9	0	219
2011	206	0	0	9	0	0	4	0	219
2012	204	1	0	9	0	0	6	0	220
2013	205	1	0	10	1	0	5	0	222
2014	209	3	0	13	1	0	4	0	230
2015	200	1	0	13	0	0	6	0	220
2016	203	4	2	10	0	0	6	0	225
2017	204	4	3	7	0	0	6	0	224
2018	203	5	2	6	0	0	4	0	220
2019	194	4	5	4	0	0	3	0	210
2020	196	3	6	8	0	0	6	0	219
2021	199	1	5	8	0	0	10	0	223
2022	202	1	5	10	0	0	9	0	227
2023	205	0	4	9	0	0	12	0	230

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 Cedar Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	205	10.7	19.1	16.6
1989	236	10.7	22.0	8.1
1990	225	10.7	21.0	4
1991	239	11.7	20.4	7.1
1992	232	10.0	23.2	8.2
1993	236	10.0	23.6	6.8
1994	244	11.5	21.2	6.6
1995	243	10.5	23.1	4.1
1996	243	10.5	23.1	4.1
1997	224	11.0	20.4	5.8
1998	229	10.5	21.8	5.7
1999	211	11.5	18.3	17.1
2000	200	11.5	17.4	11
2001	212	11.5	18.4	13.7
2002	213	13.1	16.3	12.2
2003	213	13.1	16.3	12.2
2004	210	13.1	16.0	12.9
2005	203	13.0	15.6	11.8
2006	217	12.8	17.0	17.5
2007	197	12.3	16.0	20.3
2008	198	11.5	17.2	20.7
2009	207	12.8	16.2	19.8
2010	219	13.6	16.0	22.4
2011	219	11.0	19.9	22.4
2012	220	11.0	20.0	19.5
2013	222	12.0	18.5	17.6
2014	230	11.7	19.5	17.8
2015	220	12.0	18.3	20
2016	225	12.0	18.7	16.9
2017	224	12.3	18.1	19.2
2018	220	13.5	16.2	25
2019	210	12.5	16.8	19
2020	219	12.5	17.5	16
2021	223	12.5	17.8	20.2
2022	227	12.0	18.9	14.1
2023	230	12.0	19.1	16.1

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 Cedar Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	205	10.7	19.1	16.6
1989	236	10.7	22.0	8.1
1990	225	10.7	21.0	4
1991	239	11.7	20.4	7.1
1992	232	10.0	23.2	8.2
1993	236	10.0	23.6	6.8
1994	244	11.5	21.2	6.6
1995	243	10.5	23.1	4.1
1996	243	10.5	23.1	4.1
1997	224	11.0	20.4	5.8
1998	229	10.5	21.8	5.7
1999	211	11.5	18.3	17.1
2000	200	11.5	17.4	11
2001	212	11.5	18.4	13.7
2002	213	13.1	16.3	12.2
2003	213	13.1	16.3	12.2
2004	210	13.1	16.0	12.9
2005	203	13.0	15.6	11.8
2006	217	12.8	17.0	17.5
2007	197	12.3	16.0	20.3
2008	198	11.5	17.2	20.7
2009	207	12.8	16.2	19.8
2010	219	13.6	16.0	22.4
2011	219	11.0	19.9	22.4
2012	220	11.0	20.0	19.5
2013	222	12.0	18.5	17.6
2014	230	11.7	19.5	17.8
2015	220	12.0	18.3	20
2016	225	12.0	18.7	16.9
2017	224	12.3	18.1	19.2
2018	220	13.5	16.2	25
2019	210	12.5	16.8	19
2020	219	12.5	17.5	16
2021	223	12.5	17.8	20.2
2022	227	12.0	18.9	14.1
2023	230	12.0	19.1	16.1

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 West Cedar Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$376 (3.4%)	$10,742 (96.6%)	$11,119

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Cedar Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 62^nd of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 116^th of 565 Elementary schools	10.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Cedar Elementary School)	81.8	73.5	8.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District)	77.1	77.7	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Cedar Elementary School)	81.8	83.7	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District)	84.3	87.2	2.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Cedar Elementary School)	88.1	80.5	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District)	76.9	77.2	0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Cedar Elementary School)	88.1	90.2	2.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District)	88.8	87.6	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	210	230	9.5%
African American	4	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	4	9	125%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	205	5.7%
Two or More Races	3	12	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19%	16.1%	3%

Schools Near West Cedar 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Cedar Elementary School	Public	K-4	221 15th St NW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-2754	230	12	19.1	16.1%	205 (89.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.9%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	77	88^th of 557 public elementary schools	84.2%		75	116^th of 565 public elementary schools	79.5%	28	82.2	80.4			82.2	86.3				$11,119	$376	$10,742
Margaretta Carey Elementary School	Public	K-4	220 9th Ave NW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 352-2855	237	16	15.2	25.3%	208 (87.8%)	7 (3.0%)	5 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	76.2	101^st of 557 public elementary schools	81.9%		72.7	138^th of 565 public elementary schools	75.6%	37	69.6	82.4			87.0	88.2				$11,591	$460	$11,131
Southeast Elementary School	Public	K-4	809 4th St SE	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 352-3582	164	12	13.6	32.3%	137 (83.5%)	2 (1.2%)	11 (6.7%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.3%)	90.2	13^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.7%		80.7	73^rd of 565 public elementary schools	87.1%	60	95.2	84.6			95.2	96.2				$11,108	$420	$10,687
Shell Rock Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	214 N Cherry St	Shell Rock	50670	Butler County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 885-4311	172	18	9.6	36.0%	151 (87.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$13,084	$662	$12,421
Janesville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	505 Barrick Rd	Janesville	50647	Bremer County	Janesville Consolidated School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 987-2581	267	17	16.0	16.9%	257 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	84.5	40^th of 557 public elementary schools	92.8%		66.7	186^th of 565 public elementary schools	67.1%	146	86.1	80.0	97.3		94.4	76.0	83.8		78.4	$12,744	$369	$12,374
Denver Elementary School - Lincoln Street Building	Public	K-5	530 Lincoln	Denver	50622	Bremer County	Denver Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 984-5611	467	30	15.7	14.6%	453 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	93.7	2^nd of 557 public elementary schools	99.6%		95.1	2^nd of 565 public elementary schools	99.6%		85.5	94.9	91.8		95.2	97.4	97.3		86.3	$11,205	$377	$10,829
Clarksville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	318 N Mather	Clarksville	50619	Butler County	Clarksville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 278-4560	170	15	11.4	28.8%	161 (94.7%)	1 (0.6%)	6 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	45.7	358^th of 557 public elementary schools	35.7%		62.3	223^rd of 565 public elementary schools	60.5%	135	50.0	61.1	62.5	72.2	80.8	83.3	83.3	66.7	54.2	$11,964	$607	$11,356
North Cedar Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2419 Fern Ave	Cedar Falls	50613	Black Hawk County	Cedar Falls Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 553-2810	260	22	11.8	49.6%	202 (77.7%)	23 (8.8%)	14 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.1%)	63.9	209^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.5%		66.6	188^th of 565 public elementary schools	66.7%	21	73.0	77.3	83.8	82.9	86.5	63.6	91.9	54.3	70.3	$14,328	$519	$13,809
Tripoli Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	309 9th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 882-4203	204	13	15.1	38.7%	196 (96.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	76.9	92^nd of 557 public elementary schools	83.5%		71.6	149^th of 565 public elementary schools	73.6%	57	60.6	90.0	90.3		72.7	100.0	93.5		90.3	$14,475	$963	$13,512
New Hartford Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	508 Beaver	New Hartford	50660	Butler County	Dike-New Hartford Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 983-2206	151	12	12.4	21.9%	145 (96.0%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.0%)								(n/a)										$12,915	$575	$12,340

Frequently Asked Questions about West Cedar Elementary School

What district is West Cedar Elementary School in?

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District

Is West Cedar Elementary School a good school?

West Cedar Elementary School ranks 88^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of West Cedar Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Waverly-Shell Rock Middle School
High : Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School

How many students attend West Cedar Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended West Cedar Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Cedar Elementary School?

Students at West Cedar Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

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