West Fork Elementary Elementary School serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)85-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-84%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
2%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
West Fork Csd School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend West Fork Elementary Elementary School?
157 students attend West Fork Elementary Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of West Fork Elementary Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Fork Elementary Elementary School?
West Fork Elementary Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does West Fork Elementary Elementary School offer ?
West Fork Elementary Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is West Fork Elementary Elementary School part of?
West Fork Elementary Elementary School is part of West Fork Csd School District.
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