West Monona Elementary

Summary:

West Monona Elementary is a public elementary school in Onawa, Iowa, serving 325 students in grades PK-5 as part of the West Monona Community School District. The school has a relatively homogeneous student population, with 85.85% of students identifying as White, which is higher than nearby Mapleton Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School, but lower than Whiting Elementary School.

Academically, West Monona Elementary has shown mixed performance compared to the state and nearby schools. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were generally on par with or slightly above the state averages, but below the performance of Mapleton Elementary and Westwood Elementary in several grade levels. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.82% to 48.21% over the past three school years, which is higher than Mapleton Elementary but lower than Whiting Elementary.

In terms of resources, West Monona Elementary spent $13,471 per student in the 2018-2019 school year, which is higher than the spending at Westwood Elementary but lower than Mapleton Elementary and Whiting Elementary. The school has also had a higher student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 14.3 over the past three school years, compared to the nearby schools. These factors, along with the school's mixed academic performance, suggest that West Monona Elementary may benefit from exploring strategies to improve student-teacher interactions, targeted interventions, and professional development for teachers.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 611 4th Street
       Onawa, IA  51040


(712) 433-1393

District: West Monona Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
310th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,471 Help


Students who attend West Monona Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    West Monona Middle School
High:    West Monona High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.8%
American Indian:
6.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Monona Elementary ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.8%), American Indian (6.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Monona Elementary is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare West Monona Elementary employs 22.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Monona Elementary is $13,471.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

West Monona Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Monona Community School District 165th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Monona Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 34.25 476th 616 22.7%
2016 29.28 486th 599 18.9%
2017 26.83 465th 574 19.0%
2018 35.25 422nd 567 25.6%
2019 36.63 427th 603 29.2%
2021 52.94 303rd 567 46.6%
2022 57.13 273rd 574 52.4%
2023 52.87 307th 565 45.7%
2024 53.18 310th 557 44.3%
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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 Monona Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 306 5 6 5 5 2 5 0 334
2015 318 8 5 4 4 2 8 0 349
2016 290 8 1 5 6 2 9 0 321
2017 271 4 1 8 6 1 11 0 302
2018 250 5 1 3 7 1 12 0 279
2019 259 6 1 4 10 1 17 0 298
2020 250 2 2 5 17 0 20 0 296
2021 254 2 2 8 20 0 21 0 307
2022 260 2 1 8 21 0 12 0 304
2023 279 2 0 9 21 0 14 0 325

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 Monona Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 334 26.5 12.5 50.9
2015 349 26.0 13.4 50.7
2016 321 24.0 13.3 49.2
2017 302 22.8 13.2 50.7
2018 279 23.9 11.6 48.4
2019 298 24.5 12.1 52.3
2020 296 24.6 12.0 47.3
2021 307 24.0 12.7 48.2
2022 304 25.9 11.7 38.8
2023 325 22.5 14.3 46.8

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 Monona Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 334 26.5 12.5 50.9
2015 349 26.0 13.4 50.7
2016 321 24.0 13.3 49.2
2017 302 22.8 13.2 50.7
2018 279 23.9 11.6 48.4
2019 298 24.5 12.1 52.3
2020 296 24.6 12.0 47.3
2021 307 24.0 12.7 48.2
2022 304 25.9 11.7 38.8
2023 325 22.5 14.3 46.8

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 Monona Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $617 (4.6%) $12,854 (95.4%) $13,471

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West Monona Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 427th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 307th of 565 Elementary schools
 16.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Monona Elementary)63.364.6
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Monona Community School District)63.364.6
 1.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Monona Elementary)53.170.8
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (West Monona Community School District)53.170.8
 17.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Monona Elementary)75.881.8
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (West Monona Community School District)75.881.8
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Monona Elementary)72.756.4
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (West Monona Community School District)72.756.4
 16.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Monona Elementary)69.884.2
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (West Monona Community School District)69.884.2
 14.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Monona Elementary)41.960.5
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (West Monona Community School District)41.960.5
 18.6%
   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 Students298325
 9.1%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian1021
 110%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic49
 125%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White259279
 7.7%
Two or More Races1714
 17.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%46.8%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Monona Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended West Monona Elementary.

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

Middle : West Monona Middle School
High : West Monona High School

Students at West Monona Elementary are 86% White, 6% American Indian, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

West Monona Elementary ranks 310th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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