West Central PK - 8 School

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West Central PK - 8 School ranks 380 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Central PK - 8 School is a public elementary school located in Maynard, Iowa, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 239 students. The school is part of the West Central Community School District, which is ranked 292 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Central PK - 8 School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools, ranking between 360-383 out of 557-574 schools in recent years. The school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other schools in the state. Its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state average, and the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.93% to 48.33% in recent years.

When comparing West Central PK - 8 School to nearby schools, such as Prairie Grove Elementary School, it becomes evident that the school's performance is generally lower than its peers. Over the past decade, West Central PK - 8 School's statewide ranking has declined, suggesting a relative decline in the school's performance compared to other schools in the state. The school's test scores have also shown some inconsistency over the years, with fluctuations in proficiency rates across different grade levels and subject areas.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655

(563) 637-2283

District: West Central Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
380^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,835

Students who attend West Central PK - 8 School usually attend:

High:

West Central Charter High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.3

Number of students: 239

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.6%

Hispanic:

4.2%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Central PK - 8 School ranks worse than 68.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.29. (See more...)

Compare Details West Central PK - 8 School ranks worse than 86.9% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.6%), Hispanic (4.2%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Central PK - 8 School is 17.3. (See more...)

Compare West Central PK - 8 School employs 13.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Central PK - 8 School is $12,835.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Central PK - 8 School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Central PK - 8 School 293^rd of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See West Central PK - 8 School in the ranking list.)

West Central Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central Community School District 292^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Central PK - 8 School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	79.16	63^rd	626	89.9%
2013	52.77	349^th	624	44.1%
2014	74.10	117^th	603	80.6%
2015	73.33	143^rd	616	76.8%
2016	79.14	73^rd	599	87.8%
2017	56.74	298^th	574	48.1%
2018	38.41	407^th	567	28.2%
2019	36.04	435^th	603	27.9%
2021	40.60	383^rd	567	32.5%
2022	44.71	362^nd	574	36.9%
2023	46.18	360^th	565	36.3%
2024	42.29	380^th	557	31.8%

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

Rank History for West Central PK - 8 School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	73.02	61^st	349	82.5%
2013	66.10	97^th	350	72.3%
2014	68.90	93^rd	337	72.4%
2015	68.80	93^rd	349	73.4%
2016	66.37	101^st	343	70.6%
2017	71.63	70^th	327	78.6%
2018	62.83	113^th	318	64.5%
2019	51.54	177^th	342	48.2%
2021	22.74	272^nd	324	16.0%
2022	16.55	300^th	337	11.0%
2023	42.53	219^th	334	34.4%
2024	20.63	293^rd	337	13.1%

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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 Central PK - 8 School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	265	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	265
1989	226	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	226
1990	221	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	221
1991	218	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	218
1992	212	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
1993	188	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1994	178	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	179
1995	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1996	205	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1997	202	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1998	188	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	192
1999	173	1	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	179
2000	194	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	-12	186
2001	177	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	180
2002	157	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2003	157	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2004	154	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	158
2005	156	1	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	161
2006	157	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	162
2007	159	0	2	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	166
2008	143	0	2	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	149
2009	195	0	2	3	4	n/a	n/a	0	204
2010	170	0	4	4	2	1	0	0	181
2011	159	0	3	5	2	0	0	0	169
2012	162	0	3	5	1	0	0	0	171
2013	153	0	2	7	0	0	0	0	162
2014	171	0	2	7	0	0	1	0	181
2015	187	0	1	6	0	0	1	0	195
2016	188	0	1	10	0	0	2	0	201
2017	181	0	0	6	1	0	5	0	193
2018	183	0	0	11	1	0	9	0	204
2019	174	0	0	14	1	0	10	0	199
2020	180	0	0	16	0	0	8	0	204
2021	187	0	0	11	0	0	11	0	209
2022	212	0	0	10	0	0	9	0	231
2023	219	0	0	10	0	0	10	0	239

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 Central PK - 8 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	265	12.5	21.2	n/a
1989	226	11.5	19.6	18.6
1990	221	11.5	19.2	0
1991	218	11.5	18.9	20.6
1992	212	13.0	16.3	16
1993	188	13.0	14.5	18.6
1994	179	11.0	16.3	14
1995	205	10.5	19.5	20
1996	205	10.5	19.5	20
1997	204	15.8	12.9	21.1
1998	192	14.8	13.0	16.1
1999	179	15.0	11.9	29.6
2000	186	14.8	12.6	25.8
2001	180	15.6	11.5	30.6
2002	158	13.4	11.8	34.8
2003	158	13.4	11.8	34.8
2004	158	14.1	11.2	29.7
2005	161	13.1	12.3	33.5
2006	162	13.8	11.7	32.1
2007	166	13.8	12.0	31.3
2008	149	13.1	11.4	32.2
2009	204	16.6	12.3	37.7
2010	181	15.2	11.8	42.5
2011	169	10.0	16.9	44.4
2012	171	9.4	18.1	49.7
2013	162	9.9	16.3	51.9
2014	181	13.4	13.4	50.8
2015	195	15.0	13.0	45.6
2016	201	15.0	13.4	51.2
2017	193	15.2	12.6	50.3
2018	204	10.8	18.7	50
2019	199	10.8	18.2	52.8
2020	204	10.7	18.9	56.9
2021	209	11.7	17.7	48.3
2022	231	12.7	18.0	46.8
2023	239	13.8	17.3	43.9

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 Central PK - 8 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	265	12.5	21.2	n/a
1989	226	11.5	19.6	18.6
1990	221	11.5	19.2	0
1991	218	11.5	18.9	20.6
1992	212	13.0	16.3	16
1993	188	13.0	14.5	18.6
1994	179	11.0	16.3	14
1995	205	10.5	19.5	20
1996	205	10.5	19.5	20
1997	204	15.8	12.9	21.1
1998	192	14.8	13.0	16.1
1999	179	15.0	11.9	29.6
2000	186	14.8	12.6	25.8
2001	180	15.6	11.5	30.6
2002	158	13.4	11.8	34.8
2003	158	13.4	11.8	34.8
2004	158	14.1	11.2	29.7
2005	161	13.1	12.3	33.5
2006	162	13.8	11.7	32.1
2007	166	13.8	12.0	31.3
2008	149	13.1	11.4	32.2
2009	204	16.6	12.3	37.7
2010	181	15.2	11.8	42.5
2011	169	10.0	16.9	44.4
2012	171	9.4	18.1	49.7
2013	162	9.9	16.3	51.9
2014	181	13.4	13.4	50.8
2015	195	15.0	13.0	45.6
2016	201	15.0	13.4	51.2
2017	193	15.2	12.6	50.3
2018	204	10.8	18.7	50
2019	199	10.8	18.2	52.8
2020	204	10.7	18.9	56.9
2021	209	11.7	17.7	48.3
2022	231	12.7	18.0	46.8
2023	239	13.8	17.3	43.9

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 Central PK - 8 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$581 (4.5%)	$12,254 (95.5%)	$12,835

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Central PK - 8 School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 435^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 360^th of 565 Elementary schools	8.4%
Ranks 177^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 219^th of 334 Middle schools	13.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central PK - 8 School)	80	69.2	10.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Central Community School District)	80	69.2	10.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Central PK - 8 School)	80	100	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Central Community School District)	80	100	20%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central PK - 8 School)	76	63.6	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Community School District)	76	63.6	12.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Central PK - 8 School)	68	72.7	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Central Community School District)	68	72.7	4.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central PK - 8 School)	25	70.6	45.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Community School District)	25	70.6	45.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Central PK - 8 School)	35	82.4	47.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Central Community School District)	35	82.4	47.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Central PK - 8 School)	42.9	52.4	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Community School District)	42.9	52.4	9.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Central PK - 8 School)	57.1	47.6	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Central Community School District)	57.1	47.6	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Central PK - 8 School)	81.3	66.7	14.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Community School District)	81.3	66.7	14.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Central PK - 8 School)	75	63	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Central Community School District)	75	63	12%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Central PK - 8 School)	76.2	80.8	4.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West Central Community School District)	76.2	80.8	4.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Central PK - 8 School)	85.7	76.9	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Central Community School District)	85.7	76.9	8.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	199	239	20.1%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	14	10	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	174	219	25.9%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.8%	43.9%	8.8%

Schools Near West Central PK - 8 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 English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Central PK - 8 School	Public	PK, KG-8	305 Pember	Maynard	50655	Fayette County	West Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 637-2283	239	14	17.3	43.9%	219 (91.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.2%)	42.3	380^th of 557 public elementary schools	31.8%		46.2	360^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.3%	20	59.1	61.1	56.0	71.4	60.0	65.5	77.3	77.8	76.0	64.3	55.0	62.1	56.0	58.6	$12,835	$581	$12,254
Wings Park Elementary School	Public	1-4	111 8th Ave NE	Oelwein	50662	Fayette County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 283-1982	345	28	12.3	64.3%	281 (81.4%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (8.7%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.4%)	28	449^th of 557 public elementary schools	19.4%		37.1	419^th of 565 public elementary schools	25.8%	30	51.8	68.8					67.4	57.5							$14,020	$762	$13,258
Little Husky Learning Center	Public	PK-K	317 8th Ave SE Suite D	Oelwein	50622	Bremer County	Oelwein Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 283-2302	185	13	14.2	47.6%	150 (81.1%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (7.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (11.4%)								(n/a)															$11,663	$762	$10,901
Rural Elementary School #1	Public	K-8	1099 Amish Blvd	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 635-2071	24	2	12.3	12.5%	24 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$9,040	$108	$8,933
Rural Elementary School #2	Public	K-8	1198 Fairbank Amish Blvd	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 635-2071	26	3	9.1	11.5%	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$8,228	$108	$8,121
Fairbank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 5th St N	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 635-2071	195	16	12.4	28.2%	189 (96.9%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)								(n/a)															$6,840	$108	$6,733
Rural Elementary School #4	Public	K-8	1153 Denison Ave	Fairbank	50629	Buchanan County	Wapsie Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 635-2071	15	1	15.0	20.0%	15 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$6,792	$108	$6,685
Durant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	601 West Fifth Street	Sumner	50674	Bremer County	Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 578-5400	197	16	12.4	41.1%	182 (92.4%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)	63.2	220^th of 557 public elementary schools	60.5%		83	55^th of 565 public elementary schools	90.3%	165	78.6	78.1					71.4	78.1							$13,133	$457	$12,676
Starmont Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3202 40th St	Arlington	50606	Fayette County	Starmont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 933-2238	264	22	12.0	38.6%	247 (93.6%)	3 (1.1%)	6 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)	54.1	303^rd of 557 public elementary schools	45.6%		56.9	269^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.4%	34	78.1	70.5	53.7				87.5	81.8	63.4				63.4		$12,905	$832	$12,073
West Union Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	400 North Pine	West Union	52175	Fayette County	North Fayette Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 422-3851	223	19	11.8	42.6%	201 (90.1%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)								(n/a)	81.1						89.2								$15,834	$254	$15,582

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West Central PK - 8 School ranks 380^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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West Central Community School District

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In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended West Central PK - 8 School.

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Students at West Central PK - 8 School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

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