West Elementary School

www.indeek12.org

360 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located in Independence, Iowa, is a public elementary school serving students in the Independence Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. The school is committed to preparing children for future academic success by utilizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with character-building initiatives.

Beyond its classroom instruction, West Elementary is known for being an integral part of the Independence community. It emphasizes the importance of a partnership between families and educators, encouraging parent involvement to help students thrive. By creating a safe, inclusive, and collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

360

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	320
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
320 (88.9%)
Two or More
20 (5.6%)
Hispanic
18 (5.0%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Independence Comm School District
Phone:	(319)334-7430
Website:	http://www.indeek12.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 85

Grade 4 108

Grade 5 76

Grade 6 91