West Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 286 elementary school students from grades 3-5
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1103 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
- Principal or Admin: Josh Lyons
- Fax: (319) 334-7433
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Independence Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,362
- Graduation Rate: 92.8%
- Dropout Rate: 1.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 11.7
- Enrolled Students: 1,354
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 286
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 22.7
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 12.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 155 (54.2%)
- Females: 131 (45.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 35 (12.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 85 (29.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 120 (42.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | 286 | 100.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade | 96 | 33.6% |
| 4th Grade | 98 | 34.3% |
| 5th Grade | 92 | 32.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 62%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:38%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 19 Years
- Average Salary: $44,309
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $28,918 | 14% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,875 | 86% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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