Dexter Elementary School

West Central Valley Comm School District

www.wcvwildcats.org

186 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Dexter Elementary School is a key educational facility located in Dexter, Iowa, operating as part of the West Central Valley Community School District. Situated at 803 Washington Street, the school serves as a foundational hub for the local community, focusing on providing primary education to students in the area. By being part of the larger West Central Valley district, the school benefits from shared resources, district-wide academic standards, and a collaborative approach to student development.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement. Through its official website, http://wcv.k12.ia.us, families can access information regarding school policies, district news, and academic resources. Dexter Elementary plays a vital role in the town of Dexter by preparing young students for their transition into the middle and high school levels within the West Central Valley system.

186

Total Students

13.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dexter Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	9
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
166 (89.2%)
Hispanic
9 (4.8%)
Two or More
7 (3.8%)
Black
3 (1.6%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)

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:	West Central Valley Comm School District
Phone:	(515)789-4480
Website:	http://www.wcvwildcats.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 62