West Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 539 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-3
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 267, Slater, IA 50244
- Principal or Admin: Marty Jimmerson
- Fax: (515) 228-3892
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Ballard Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,352
- Graduation Rate: 100.0%
- Dropout Rate: 1.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.0
- Enrolled Students: 1,598
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 539
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.2
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 272 (50.5%)
- Females: 267 (49.5%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 31 (5.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 106 (19.7%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 137 (25.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 3 | 0.6% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 15 | 2.8% |
| White | 510 | 94.6% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 7 | 1.3% |
| Kindergarten | 133 | 24.7% |
| 1st Grade | 148 | 27.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 133 | 24.7% |
| 3rd Grade | 118 | 21.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 73%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:27%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $43,904
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $29,950 | 15% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $46,442 | 85% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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