West Liberty Elementary School

West Liberty Comm School District
806 N Miller St.
West Liberty, IA 52776
438 Students
Elementary School K - 4th
School Overview
West Liberty Elementary School, located in West Liberty, Iowa, serves as a cornerstone of the West Liberty Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The campus is known for its commitment to student growth, emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also the social-emotional development necessary for success in a diverse and evolving community.

The school benefits from being part of a district that prides itself on strong community ties and a "Comet" spirit. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, families, and students, West Liberty Elementary strives to prepare its learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond. Through a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational practices, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
438
Total Students
36.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
55.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    284 (64.8%)
  • White
    144 (32.9%)
  • Black
    3 (0.7%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.7%)
  • Two or More
    3 (0.7%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2%)
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 Liberty Comm School District
Phone: (319)627-4243
Website: http://www.wl.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: K - 4th
Total Students: 438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 208
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37

* 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
Kindergarten 75
Grade 1 92
Grade 2 86
Grade 3 99
Grade 4 86
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Hoover Elementary School
West Branch Comm School District
353 Students
148 N Oliphant
West Branch, IA 52358 (8.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th