West Elementary School serves 490 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
West Elementary School's student population of 490 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
90%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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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?
490 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, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than 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.
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