Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Monona Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
West Monona Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Monona Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
West Monona Elementary School is ranked #447 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Monona Elementary School?
342 students attend West Monona Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of West Monona Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Monona Elementary School?
West Monona Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Monona Elementary School offer ?
West Monona Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Monona Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 342 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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