Is West Lyon Elementary School a good school?

Yes. West Lyon Elementary School ranks in the top 8.8% of Iowa elementary schools.

How many students attend West Lyon Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 554 students attended West Lyon Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Lyon Elementary School?

Students at West Lyon Elementary School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of West Lyon Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Lyon Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : West Lyon Junior High School High : West Lyon High School

West Lyon Elementary School in Inwood IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details West Lyon Elementary School ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.24. (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 Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), Hispanic (8.5%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 27.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Lyon Elementary School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare West Lyon Elementary School employs 33.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Lyon Elementary School is $12,339.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Lyon Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Lyon Community School District 18^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Lyon Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	72.20	123^rd	626	80.4%
2013	69.22	159^th	624	74.5%
2014	75.78	98^th	603	83.7%
2015	76.97	97^th	616	84.3%
2016	71.04	163^rd	599	72.8%
2017	77.28	98^th	574	82.9%
2018	70.77	155^th	567	72.7%
2019	73.21	148^th	603	75.5%
2021	87.51	35^th	567	93.8%
2022	84.44	48^th	574	91.6%
2023	85.40	36^th	565	93.6%
2024	83.24	49^th	557	91.2%

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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 Lyon Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	507	2	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	514
1989	490	2	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	498
1990	480	2	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	490
1991	479	1	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	486
1992	461	4	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	469
1993	461	6	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	473
1994	430	5	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	439
1995	427	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	432
1996	427	2	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	432
1997	410	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
1998	424	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	425
1999	416	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	417
2000	459	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	-29	434
2001	411	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	414
2002	372	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2003	372	2	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
2004	371	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
2005	372	0	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	377
2006	370	3	0	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	378
2007	359	3	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	367
2008	399	0	1	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	416
2009	386	0	1	17	1	n/a	n/a	0	405
2010	403	0	1	17	1	0	0	0	422
2011	472	2	2	23	0	0	2	0	501
2012	509	2	3	21	0	0	2	0	537
2013	532	1	2	19	0	0	2	0	556
2014	539	1	2	25	0	0	2	0	569
2015	543	0	2	18	0	0	3	0	566
2016	561	0	2	20	0	0	3	0	586
2017	547	0	2	18	0	0	3	0	570
2018	527	2	2	15	0	0	3	0	549
2019	527	2	1	23	0	0	7	0	560
2020	491	2	0	25	0	0	6	0	524
2021	490	2	2	31	0	0	6	0	531
2022	479	1	1	34	0	0	12	0	527
2023	491	3	1	46	0	0	15	0	556
2024	491	1	1	47	0	0	14	0	554

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 Lyon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	514	29.3	17.5	n/a
1989	498	30.3	16.4	9.4
1990	490	28.9	16.9	0
1991	486	28.4	17.1	13.6
1992	469	30.0	15.6	14.1
1993	473	31.5	15.0	15.6
1994	439	31.5	13.9	13.7
1995	432	30.5	14.2	13.7
1996	432	30.5	14.2	13.7
1997	411	30.5	13.5	9.2
1998	425	30.5	13.9	13.4
1999	417	29.9	13.9	24.2
2000	434	31.9	13.6	19.4
2001	414	33.1	12.5	21
2002	380	31.3	12.1	21.3
2003	380	31.3	12.1	21.3
2004	377	31.2	12.1	21.5
2005	377	31.1	12.1	21
2006	378	29.3	12.9	20.6
2007	367	27.5	13.3	21.3
2008	416	27.4	15.2	19
2009	405	25.8	15.7	22.7
2010	422	28.0	15.0	25.1
2011	501	33.0	15.1	24
2012	537	34.0	15.7	22
2013	556	35.2	15.7	23.6
2014	569	37.0	15.3	22.8
2015	566	37.0	15.2	21.4
2016	586	37.0	15.8	19.8
2017	570	36.0	15.8	17.7
2018	549	38.7	14.1	18.4
2019	560	39.7	14.1	24.3
2020	524	38.9	13.4	26.1
2021	531	37.9	13.9	23.9
2022	527	37.0	14.2	25
2023	556	35.1	15.8	27.5
2024	554	33.1	16.7	27.4

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 Lyon Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	514	29.3	17.5	n/a
1989	498	30.3	16.4	9.4
1990	490	28.9	16.9	0
1991	486	28.4	17.1	13.6
1992	469	30.0	15.6	14.1
1993	473	31.5	15.0	15.6
1994	439	31.5	13.9	13.7
1995	432	30.5	14.2	13.7
1996	432	30.5	14.2	13.7
1997	411	30.5	13.5	9.2
1998	425	30.5	13.9	13.4
1999	417	29.9	13.9	24.2
2000	434	31.9	13.6	19.4
2001	414	33.1	12.5	21
2002	380	31.3	12.1	21.3
2003	380	31.3	12.1	21.3
2004	377	31.2	12.1	21.5
2005	377	31.1	12.1	21
2006	378	29.3	12.9	20.6
2007	367	27.5	13.3	21.3
2008	416	27.4	15.2	19
2009	405	25.8	15.7	22.7
2010	422	28.0	15.0	25.1
2011	501	33.0	15.1	24
2012	537	34.0	15.7	22
2013	556	35.2	15.7	23.6
2014	569	37.0	15.3	22.8
2015	566	37.0	15.2	21.4
2016	586	37.0	15.8	19.8
2017	570	36.0	15.8	17.7
2018	549	38.7	14.1	18.4
2019	560	39.7	14.1	24.3
2020	524	38.9	13.4	26.1
2021	531	37.9	13.9	23.9
2022	527	37.0	14.2	25
2023	556	35.1	15.8	27.5
2024	554	33.1	16.7	27.4

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 Lyon Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$327 (2.7%)	$12,012 (97.3%)	$12,339

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Lyon Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 148^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 36^th of 565 Elementary schools	18.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Elementary School)	67.1	86.1	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Community School District)	67.1	86.1	19%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Elementary School)	81.4	90.3	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Community School District)	81.4	90.3	8.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Elementary School)	78.6	85.5	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Community School District)	78.6	85.5	6.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Elementary School)	83.9	89.1	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Community School District)	83.9	89.1	5.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Elementary School)	82.6	86.7	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Community School District)	82.6	86.7	4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Elementary School)	75.4	81.7	6.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Community School District)	75.4	81.7	6.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Elementary School)	84.9	93.7	8.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West Lyon Community School District)	84.9	93.7	8.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Elementary School)	77.9	82.5	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Lyon Community School District)	77.9	82.5	4.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	560	556	0.7%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	23	46	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	527	491	6.8%
Two or More Races	7	15	114.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.3%	27.5%	3.2%

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 Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1787 182nd Street	Inwood	51240	Lyon County	West Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 753-4917	554	33	16.7	27.4%	491 (88.6%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (8.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.5%)	83.2	49^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.2%		85.4	36^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.6%	13	89.5	88.3	89.7	89.3	94.7	80.5	79.3	82.1	77.6	$12,339	$327	$12,012
Central Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1105 S Story	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 472-2664	430	33	13.0	31.9%	389 (90.5%)	4 (0.9%)	24 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.4%)	80.1	72^nd of 557 public elementary schools	87.1%		79.9	79^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.0%	7	87.0	93.6	87.5	92.9	88.9	89.4	72.5	75.0	67.5	$11,371	$409	$10,962
Rock Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 476-2701	386	36	10.6	45.9%	210 (54.4%)	0 (0.0%)	165 (42.7%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	70.7	154^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.4%		56.7	270^th of 565 public elementary schools	52.2%	116	79.7	87.5	73.1		85.5	80.4	76.1		60.9	$13,323	$655	$12,668
Rock Valley Pre-School	Public	PK-K	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 476-2701	79	0		12.7%	53 (67.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (32.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

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