West Burlington Elem School

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

West Burlington Elementary School, located at 545 Ramsey St in West Burlington, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Burlington Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the primary grades, focusing on core academic development alongside social-emotional growth. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community, the school strives to prepare young learners for future academic success and responsible citizenship.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for being an integral part of the small-town fabric of West Burlington. It places a significant emphasis on creating a welcoming atmosphere where student achievement and individual potential are prioritized. With a commitment to modern teaching practices and student-centered initiatives, West Burlington Elementary works to provide its diverse student body with the essential tools and confidence needed to transition successfully into the district's middle and high school programs.

479

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Burlington Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	31
Black	31
Asian	15
Two or More	63

White
339 (70.8%)
Two or More
63 (13.2%)
Hispanic
31 (6.5%)
Black
31 (6.5%)
Asian
15 (3.1%)

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 Burlington Ind School District
Phone:	(319)752-8747
Website:	http://wbisd.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 36

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 70

Grade 6 65