Akron Westfield Elementary School

Akron Westfield Comm School District
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
258 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Akron-Westfield Elementary School, located in Akron, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Akron-Westfield Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside character development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local community.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for personalized attention and a close-knit relationship between educators, students, and families. With a commitment to innovation and student achievement, Akron-Westfield Elementary integrates modern teaching practices with a traditional values-based approach. The campus serves as a central hub for the district’s elementary education efforts, offering various programs and resources designed to nurture a lifelong love of learning in every child.
258
Total Students
24.1
Full-Time Teachers
10.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    225 (87.2%)
  • Hispanic
    26 (10.1%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Akron Westfield Comm School District
Phone: (712)568-3322
Website: http://www.akron-westfield.com
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 258
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 78
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 27
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 40
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 40
Grade 5 29
Gender Ratio