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West Harrison Elementary

Summary:

West Harrison Elementary is a public elementary school in Mondamin, Iowa, serving 161 students in grades PK-4 as part of the West Harrison Community School District. The school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with some variation across grade levels. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may impact student learning.

Compared to nearby schools, Woodbine Elementary and Logan-Magnolia Elementary outperform West Harrison Elementary in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. West Harrison Elementary also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch than Woodbine Elementary and Missouri Valley Elementary. Despite the higher per-student spending at West Harrison Elementary compared to nearby schools, the academic performance is still lagging, suggesting the need to evaluate the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and identify areas for improvement.

While West Harrison Elementary has seen a decrease in the percentage of non-white students over the past three years, the school still maintains a predominantly white student population. The school and district should focus on implementing targeted interventions and support to address the academic underperformance and high poverty rates, while also ensuring a diverse and inclusive learning environment for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 410 Pine St
       Mondamin, IA  51557

(712) 646-2016

District: West Harrison Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
426th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,239 Help


Students who attend West Harrison Elementary usually attend:

High:    West Harrison Middle School/High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  139

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Hispanic:
5.8%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Harrison Elementary ranks worse than 76.5% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.34. (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 (87.1%), Hispanic (5.8%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Harrison Elementary is 14. (See more...)
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Compare West Harrison Elementary employs 9.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Harrison Elementary is $17,239.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Harrison Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Harrison Community School District 169th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Harrison Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 23.33 554th 626 11.5%
2013 40.44 455th 624 27.1%
2014 61.62 259th 603 57.0%
2015 49.09 396th 616 35.7%
2016 40.51 434th 599 27.5%
2017 39.81 414th 574 27.9%
2018 31.00 443rd 567 21.9%
2019 15.82 537th 603 10.9%
2021 39.34 389th 567 31.4%
2022 43.52 368th 574 35.9%
2023 40.93 391st 565 30.8%
2024 33.34 426th 557 23.5%
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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 West Harrison Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1996 258 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1997 253 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1998 260 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1999 266 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2000 289 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a -19 273
2001 252 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 253
2002 245 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2003 245 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 247
2004 211 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2005 206 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 238 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2007 222 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2008 199 2 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 204 2 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 212
2010 233 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 240
2011 217 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 223
2012 200 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 203
2013 188 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 189
2014 155 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 158
2015 139 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 142
2016 129 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 130
2017 120 0 0 4 1 0 2 0 127
2018 138 0 0 4 2 0 1 0 145
2019 133 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 139
2020 124 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 130
2021 131 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 137
2022 146 0 0 9 3 0 6 0 164
2023 139 1 0 13 2 0 6 0 161
2024 121 2 0 8 1 0 7 0 139

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 Harrison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 258 17.4 14.8 31
1996 258 17.4 14.8 31
1997 256 18.5 13.8 28.5
1998 261 20.1 13.0 32.2
1999 268 22.8 11.8 36.2
2000 273 23.6 11.6 34.9
2001 253 23.0 11.0 45.8
2002 247 24.5 10.1 38.1
2003 247 24.5 10.1 38.1
2004 213 18.3 11.6 37.6
2005 209 15.5 13.5 48.3
2006 240 20.0 12.0 36.3
2007 228 18.5 12.3 37.7
2008 207 17.0 12.2 31.9
2009 212 16.5 12.8 36.3
2010 240 17.1 13.9 39.2
2011 223 20.4 10.9 37.7
2012 203 18.4 11.0 36.5
2013 189 15.0 12.6 38.1
2014 158 12.1 12.9 38
2015 142 12.0 11.8 47.2
2016 130 11.0 11.8 42.3
2017 127 11.6 10.9 43.3
2018 145 9.9 14.5 53.1
2019 139 9.9 13.9 52.5
2020 130 9.9 13.1 49.2
2021 137 9.9 13.7 44.5
2022 164 9.9 16.5 45.1
2023 161 11.0 14.5 54.7
2024 139 9.9 14.0 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 Harrison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 258 17.4 14.8 31
1996 258 17.4 14.8 31
1997 256 18.5 13.8 28.5
1998 261 20.1 13.0 32.2
1999 268 22.8 11.8 36.2
2000 273 23.6 11.6 34.9
2001 253 23.0 11.0 45.8
2002 247 24.5 10.1 38.1
2003 247 24.5 10.1 38.1
2004 213 18.3 11.6 37.6
2005 209 15.5 13.5 48.3
2006 240 20.0 12.0 36.3
2007 228 18.5 12.3 37.7
2008 207 17.0 12.2 31.9
2009 212 16.5 12.8 36.3
2010 240 17.1 13.9 39.2
2011 223 20.4 10.9 37.7
2012 203 18.4 11.0 36.5
2013 189 15.0 12.6 38.1
2014 158 12.1 12.9 38
2015 142 12.0 11.8 47.2
2016 130 11.0 11.8 42.3
2017 127 11.6 10.9 43.3
2018 145 9.9 14.5 53.1
2019 139 9.9 13.9 52.5
2020 130 9.9 13.1 49.2
2021 137 9.9 13.7 44.5
2022 164 9.9 16.5 45.1
2023 161 11.0 14.5 54.7
2024 139 9.9 14.0 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 Harrison Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $855 (5.0%) $16,385 (95.0%) $17,239

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Harrison Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 537th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 391st of 565 Elementary schools
 19.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Harrison Elementary)66.747.6
 19.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Harrison Community School District)66.747.6
 19.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Harrison Elementary)5061.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Harrison Community School District)5061.9
 11.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Harrison Elementary)52.468
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Harrison Community School District)52.468
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Harrison Elementary)42.980
 37.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Harrison Community School District)42.980
 37.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Harrison Elementary)5684.6
 28.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Harrison Community School District)5684.6
 28.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Harrison Elementary)4869.2
 21.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Harrison Community School District)4869.2
 21.2%
   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 Students139161
 15.8%
African American11
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic213
 550%
Pacific Islander00
White133139
 4.5%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.5%54.7%
 2.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about West Harrison Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 139 students attended West Harrison Elementary.

West Harrison Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.5% of Iowa elementary schools.

Students at West Harrison Elementary are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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

High : West Harrison Middle School/High School


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