West Elementary School

Emmetsburg Comm School District
602 Call St
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
293 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
West Elementary School is a public school located in Emmetsburg, Iowa, serving as part of the Emmetsburg Community School District. Known for its mascot, the "E-Hawk," the school is committed to providing a supportive foundational education for children in the local community. It focuses on fostering academic growth and social development in an environment that emphasizes school spirit and community involvement.

The school operates under the district’s broader mission of preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum. Parents and community members can stay connected with school activities, academic calendars, and district news through the official website at [www.e-hawks.org](http://www.e-hawks.org). As a central pillar of the Emmetsburg education system, West Elementary plays a key role in the early development of students within the region.
293
Total Students
7.4
Full-Time Teachers
39.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    261 (89.1%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (6.5%)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.0%)
  • Black
    4 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Emmetsburg Comm School District
Phone: (712)852-4485
Website: http://www.e-hawks.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 293
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 39.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 109
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 18

* 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 49
Kindergarten 46
Grade 1 48
Grade 2 45
Grade 3 45
Grade 4 60
Gender Ratio