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West Cedar Elementary School

221 15th St Nw
Waverly, IA 50677
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-4, West Cedar Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10% in IA
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

West Cedar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Cedar Elementary School's student population of 230 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West Cedar Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Cedar Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#72 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
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85-89%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Cedar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Cedar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
13%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
89%
72%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.21
This chart displays the diversity score of West Cedar Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Cedar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Cedar Elementary School's ranking?
West Cedar Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Cedar Elementary School?
230 students attend West Cedar Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Cedar Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Cedar Elementary School?
West Cedar Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Cedar Elementary School offer ?
West Cedar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Cedar Elementary School part of?
West Cedar Elementary School is part of Waverly-Shell Rock Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 230 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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