West Elementary School
Regular School · Independence, IA
West Elementary School is a regular school school in Independence, Iowa, serving grades 03–06 with 360 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 11.3:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 320 | 89% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 6% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 18 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 360 | 186M / 174F |
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 71.0% +6.1pp | 64.9% | 386 |
| Reading Proficiency | 70.0% +1.3pp | 68.7% | 385 |
| Science Proficiency | 50-54% | — | 84 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 360 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
Phone: (319)334-7430
http://www.indeek12.orgDistrict
Independence Comm School DistrictPer-pupil expenditure: $14,991
District enrollment: 1,419
Other Schools in District
- East Elementary School Elementary
- Independence Junior Senior High School High
- Early Childhood Center Prekindergarten
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 50644) → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Iowa teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
191458000869
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD