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West Elementary School (Closed 2010)

111 W 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Kindergarten-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
48%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
49%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West Elementary School?
286 students attend West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of West Elementary School students are White, 48% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Elementary School offer ?
West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is West Elementary School part of?
West Elementary School is part of West Liberty Community School District.

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