West Marshall Elementary School

Q: Is West Marshall Elementary School a good school?

West Marshall Elementary School ranks 177 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school located in State Center, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 448 students. The school is part of the West Marshall Community School District, which is ranked 66 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Marshall Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were significantly higher than the state averages. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 25% to 31% over the past few years, and a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 14.1, compared to nearby schools.

When comparing West Marshall Elementary School to the nearby schools, such as Woodbury Elementary, Fisher Elementary, and Rogers Elementary, West Marshall Elementary School stands out as a high-performing school with consistent academic achievement, smaller class sizes, and a more economically advantaged student population.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

207 3rd St SW
State Center, IA 50247

(641) 483-2671

District: West Marshall Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
177^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,443

Students who attend West Marshall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Marshall Middle School
High:	West Marshall High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 448

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.4%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Marshall Elementary School ranks better than 68.2% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.57. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Marshall Elementary School is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare West Marshall Elementary School employs 31.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Marshall Elementary School is $10,443.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Marshall Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Marshall Community School District 66^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Marshall Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	75.92	92^nd	626	85.3%
2013	67.66	182^nd	624	70.8%
2014	66.55	214^th	603	64.5%
2015	71.18	168^th	616	72.7%
2016	77.68	92^nd	599	84.6%
2017	72.84	137^th	574	76.1%
2018	67.11	195^th	567	65.6%
2019	45.94	366^th	603	39.3%
2021	64.87	192^nd	567	66.1%
2022	66.36	206^th	574	64.1%
2023	54.05	293^rd	565	48.1%
2024	68.57	177^th	557	68.2%

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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 Marshall Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	354	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1989	315	1	5	2	33	n/a	n/a	0	356
1990	371	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	375
1991	414	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	418
1992	403	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
1993	409	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
1994	320	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
1995	309	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1996	309	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	309
1997	280	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
1998	322	1	2	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
1999	335	0	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	350
2000	356	0	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	-28	338
2001	347	1	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	362
2002	323	2	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2003	323	2	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
2004	298	2	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	309
2005	285	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2006	257	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2007	306	2	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	315
2008	329	2	1	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	341
2009	345	0	0	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	356
2010	336	0	2	16	0	0	3	0	357
2011	343	1	1	17	0	0	3	0	365
2012	417	2	2	22	0	0	6	0	449
2013	423	1	4	26	0	0	5	0	459
2014	420	1	5	31	0	0	2	0	459
2015	468	1	3	33	5	1	2	0	513
2016	489	2	3	31	0	1	2	0	528
2017	487	4	3	33	1	1	8	0	537
2018	464	3	2	33	2	1	8	0	513
2019	452	1	1	28	2	1	11	0	496
2020	432	1	1	25	1	0	10	0	470
2021	407	4	1	25	2	0	10	0	449
2022	415	4	0	30	2	0	13	0	464
2023	405	3	1	23	0	0	16	0	448

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 Marshall Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	357	17.7	20.1	14
1989	356	1.8	197.7	12.4
1990	375	19.0	19.7	13.1
1991	418	19.5	21.4	14.1
1992	408	20.0	20.4	17.9
1993	412	21.5	19.2	18
1994	322	17.7	18.2	22
1995	309	20.0	15.5	26.5
1996	309	20.0	15.5	26.5
1997	288	21.2	13.6	21.2
1998	335	21.4	15.7	24.5
1999	350	23.2	15.1	31.1
2000	338	19.0	17.8	28.1
2001	362	18.0	20.1	28.2
2002	335	19.0	17.6	29.6
2003	335	19.0	17.6	29.6
2004	309	18.0	17.2	26.2
2005	293	19.0	15.4	24.9
2006	262	23.0	11.4	27.9
2007	315	21.0	15.0	30.2
2008	341	24.0	14.2	28.4
2009	356	25.0	14.2	28.9
2010	357	26.0	13.7	28.3
2011	365	25.0	14.6	28.5
2012	449	29.3	15.3	30.5
2013	459	31.8	14.4	29
2014	459	32.6	14.0	30.9
2015	513	32.0	16.0	26.3
2016	528	30.0	17.6	25.8
2017	537	34.8	15.4	30.7
2018	513	34.9	14.6	25.9
2019	496	35.3	14.0	34.3
2020	470	34.7	13.5	31.5
2021	449	33.7	13.3	29.2
2022	464	33.7	13.7	25.2
2023	448	31.7	14.1	30.8

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 Marshall Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	357	17.7	20.1	14
1989	356	1.8	197.7	12.4
1990	375	19.0	19.7	13.1
1991	418	19.5	21.4	14.1
1992	408	20.0	20.4	17.9
1993	412	21.5	19.2	18
1994	322	17.7	18.2	22
1995	309	20.0	15.5	26.5
1996	309	20.0	15.5	26.5
1997	288	21.2	13.6	21.2
1998	335	21.4	15.7	24.5
1999	350	23.2	15.1	31.1
2000	338	19.0	17.8	28.1
2001	362	18.0	20.1	28.2
2002	335	19.0	17.6	29.6
2003	335	19.0	17.6	29.6
2004	309	18.0	17.2	26.2
2005	293	19.0	15.4	24.9
2006	262	23.0	11.4	27.9
2007	315	21.0	15.0	30.2
2008	341	24.0	14.2	28.4
2009	356	25.0	14.2	28.9
2010	357	26.0	13.7	28.3
2011	365	25.0	14.6	28.5
2012	449	29.3	15.3	30.5
2013	459	31.8	14.4	29
2014	459	32.6	14.0	30.9
2015	513	32.0	16.0	26.3
2016	528	30.0	17.6	25.8
2017	537	34.8	15.4	30.7
2018	513	34.9	14.6	25.9
2019	496	35.3	14.0	34.3
2020	470	34.7	13.5	31.5
2021	449	33.7	13.3	29.2
2022	464	33.7	13.7	25.2
2023	448	31.7	14.1	30.8

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 Marshall Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$372 (3.6%)	$10,072 (96.4%)	$10,443

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Marshall Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 366^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 293^rd of 565 Elementary schools	8.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Marshall Elementary School)	69.8	77.4	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Marshall Community School District)	69.8	77.4	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Marshall Elementary School)	69.8	75.5	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Marshall Community School District)	69.8	75.5	5.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Marshall Elementary School)	66.7	74.6	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Marshall Community School District)	66.7	74.6	7.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Marshall Elementary School)	76.2	71.8	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Marshall Community School District)	76.2	71.8	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Marshall Elementary School)	64.8	70.1	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Marshall Community School District)	64.8	70.1	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Marshall Elementary School)	59.2	68.7	9.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Marshall Community School District)	59.2	68.7	9.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	496	448	9.7%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	28	23	17.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	452	405	10.4%
Two or More Races	11	16	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	30.8%	3.5%

Schools Near West Marshall 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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 3rd St SW	State Center	50247	Marshall County	West Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 483-2671	448	32	14.1	30.8%	405 (90.4%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.6%)	68.6	177^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.2%		54	293^rd of 565 public elementary schools	48.1%	116	75.8	79.6	78.6	83.3	74.1	78.6	62.9	$10,443	$372	$10,072
Collins-Maxwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	416 Fourth Avenue	Collins	50055	Story County	Collins-Maxwell Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 385-2446	204	18	11.0	43.1%	187 (91.7%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	72.5	130^th of 557 public elementary schools	76.7%		61.3	229^th of 565 public elementary schools	59.5%	99	65.5	90.9	75.0	82.8	100.0	79.2	58.3	$14,450	$518	$13,932
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1315 W Main St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1041	361	29	12.6	77.8%	157 (43.5%)	9 (2.5%)	143 (39.6%)	16 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.3%)	24 (6.6%)	55.6	295^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.0%		48.5	336^th of 565 public elementary schools	40.5%	41	56.7	74.2		80.0	80.6			$13,802	$868	$12,933
Colo-Nesco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	407 N Center	Zearing	50278	Story County	Colo-NESCO Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 487-7411	155	15	10.6	42.6%	143 (92.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.2%)	55.8	292^nd of 557 public elementary schools	47.6%		60.9	238^th of 565 public elementary schools	57.9%	54	65.2	61.5		91.3	76.9			$14,066	$671	$13,396
Fisher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2001 S 4th St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1030	376	27	14.0	69.1%	156 (41.5%)	6 (1.6%)	161 (42.8%)	34 (9.0%)	6 (1.6%)	4 (1.1%)	9 (2.4%)	37.4	399^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.4%		38.1	412^th of 565 public elementary schools	27.1%	13	51.5	68.8		64.7	78.1			$13,132	$685	$12,447
Rogers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	406 Summit St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1070	251	19	13.3	85.7%	59 (23.5%)	21 (8.4%)	119 (47.4%)	36 (14.3%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	11 (4.4%)	17.8	480^th of 557 public elementary schools	13.8%		10.9	521^st of 565 public elementary schools	7.8%	41	31.1	70.0		40.0	62.5			$15,422	$892	$14,530
Baxter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	202 E State	Baxter	50028	Jasper County	Baxter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 227-3102	230	17	13.6	27.0%	219 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.7%)	58.3	268^th of 557 public elementary schools	51.9%		53	306^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.8%	38	73.5	78.6	63.9	91.2	82.1	72.2	47.2	$16,144	$695	$15,449
Anson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1016 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1020	275	24	11.6	88.4%	46 (16.7%)	7 (2.5%)	174 (63.3%)	37 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	9 (3.3%)	26.1	454^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.5%		20.3	479^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.2%	25	52.5	56.8		65.0	68.2			$14,488	$1,598	$12,890
J C Hoglan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2306 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1060	304	24	12.7	78.0%	96 (31.6%)	18 (5.9%)	120 (39.5%)	53 (17.4%)	2 (0.7%)	5 (1.6%)	10 (3.3%)	42.1	381^st of 557 public elementary schools	31.6%		54	296^th of 565 public elementary schools	47.6%	85	58.1	66.7		74.4	71.4			$14,859	$938	$13,921
Woodbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8 N 7th Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1080	366	24	15.3	81.7%	30 (8.2%)	6 (1.6%)	325 (88.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	23.6	461^st of 557 public elementary schools	17.2%		28.7	445^th of 565 public elementary schools	21.2%	16	49.2	68.0		53.2	66.0			$13,925	$932	$12,993

Frequently Asked Questions about West Marshall Elementary School

What district is West Marshall Elementary School in?

West Marshall Community School District

What is the racial makeup of West Marshall Elementary School?

Students at West Marshall Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of West Marshall Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : West Marshall Middle School
High : West Marshall High School

How many students attend West Marshall Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended West Marshall Elementary School.

Is West Marshall Elementary School a good school?

West Marshall Elementary School ranks 177^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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