West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

West Fork Comm School District
210 S 2nd St
Rockwell, IA 50469
388 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
West Fork Elementary, located in Rockwell, Iowa, serves as a key educational facility within the West Fork Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. By emphasizing core subjects alongside personal development, the elementary school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they progress through the district’s academic programming.

The school operates with a community-centered approach, reflecting the values of the rural Rockwell area while utilizing the resources of the broader West Fork district. Its mission is deeply rooted in student achievement, collaboration, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and opportunities for parental involvement to ensure a cohesive partnership between the home and the classroom.
388
Total Students
29.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    367 (94.6%)
  • Two or More
    10 (2.6%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Black
    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: West Fork Comm School District
Phone: (641)822-3234
Website: http://www.westforkschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 44

* 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 60
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 45
Grade 2 51
Grade 3 56
Grade 4 54
Grade 5 60
Gender Ratio