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West Willow Elementary School

6225 1st Ave Sw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Willow 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 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • 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 Willow 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 Willow Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
534 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 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 Willow 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 Willow Elementary School is 0.58, which is more 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)
#578 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West Willow Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West Willow 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.
70-74%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West Willow 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.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West Willow Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in West Willow Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in West Willow Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West Willow Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West Willow Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West Willow 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
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West Willow 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 Willow Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of West Willow 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
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West Willow 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
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West Willow 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 Willow Elementary School's ranking?
West Willow Elementary School is ranked #578 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are West Willow Elementary School often compared to?
West Willow Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Steam Academy School by visitors of our site.
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 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend West Willow Elementary School?
534 students attend West Willow Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of West Willow Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Willow Elementary School?
West Willow Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Willow Elementary School offer ?
West Willow Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is West Willow Elementary School part of?
West Willow Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is West Willow Elementary School located?
West Willow Elementary School is located in the Cedar Hills neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA. There are 3 other public schools located in Cedar Hills.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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