West Side Elementary School serves 26 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (20-21)
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
85%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Side Elementary School?
26 students attend West Side Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of West Side Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.
What grades does West Side Elementary School offer ?
West Side Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is West Side Elementary School part of?
West Side Elementary School is part of Decorah Community School District.
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