WEST UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
West Union Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Fayette Valley Comm School District school district, located in West Union, IA with about 331 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, West Union Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
West Union Elementary School is a key educational facility located in West Union, Iowa, serving as a primary academic hub for the local community. As part of the North Fayette Valley Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and character building. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success as they transition into the middle and high school levels.
The school operates with a focus on community engagement and student-centered instruction, utilizing the resources of the North Fayette Valley district to provide modern educational opportunities. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies through the official website at http://www.nfvschools.com. Through its commitment to excellence and its role within the larger school system, West Union Elementary remains a vital pillar for the educational growth of children in the Fayette County area.
For more information, contact West Union Elementary School at (563) 422-5514 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-5514
http://www.nfvschools.com
WEST UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Union, IA with about 331 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 331
- Teachers:
- 24.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 331 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WEST UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 95% of the student body.
- White
- 94.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 2.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 43.5%
- Male
- 56.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.