麻豆果冻传媒

West Elementary School

306 S Park Lane Dr
Knoxville, IA 50138
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Elementary School serves 465 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 465 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
This chart displays total students of West Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
This chart displays gender of West Elementary School
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of West Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of West Elementary School by grade.
School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.19, 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)
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of West 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
41%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West 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
School District Name
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 schools are West Elementary School often compared to?
West Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasantville Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
465 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of West Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of Knoxville Comm School District.

School Reviews

Review West Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

  • Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
  • Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Rate this school:

麻豆果冻传媒 Articles

College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
College Application Requirement for High School Graduation? DC Weighs Possibility
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
Bribing Students to Get Good Grades: The Debate
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 465 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Quick Links