West Lyon Comm School District

District Overview
Located at 1787 182nd Street in Inwood, Iowa, the West Lyon Community School District serves as a vital educational anchor for its rural community. As an actively operating, traditional public school district, West Lyon offers a complete K–12 educational pathway, delivering continuous learning programs from prekindergarten through 12th grade across three operational school facilities. The district currently serves a total enrollment of 973 students, maintaining a well-balanced student body comprised of 474 female and 499 male learners. Prospective families and community members seeking more information can explore district resources online at www.wlwildcats.org or contact administrative personnel directly at (712) 753-4917.

To ensure academic quality and individualized care, West Lyon maintains a robust staffing model consisting of approximately 244 full-time equivalent (FTE) personnel. The instructional core features nearly 133 FTE teachers, supported by over 20 instructional aides and a 90-member support staff team, fostering low student-to-educator ratios and comprehensive campus care. Demographically, the student body includes 859 White, 86 Hispanic, 18 multiracial, 8 Black, and 2 Asian students. For educational researchers analyzing rural district dynamics and parents considering a supportive public school environment, West Lyon Community School District demonstrates how strong staffing investments and deep community roots combine to deliver complete, high-quality public education.
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Total Schools
973
Total Students
132.9
Full-Time Teachers
7.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Lyon Comm School District
Demographic Student Count
White859
Hispanic86
Black8
Asian2
Two or More18
  • White
    859 (88.3%)
  • Hispanic
    86 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    18 (1.8%)
  • Black
    8 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in West Lyon Comm School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:973*
Teachers (FTE):132.9*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.3
Schools in West Lyon Comm School District
Found 3 Schools