BALLARD WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ballard West Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ballard Comm School District school district, located in Slater, IA with about 398 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 29 teachers, Ballard West Elementary 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.

Ballard West Elementary is a public school located in Slater, Iowa, serving as part of the Ballard Community School District. The school provides a focused educational environment for younger students, typically catering to early elementary grade levels. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, Ballard West aims to foster a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes foundational learning, social development, and the cultivation of essential skills in a small-town setting.

The school benefits from the resources and strategic planning of the larger Ballard Community School District, which prioritizes innovation, student well-being, and academic excellence. By maintaining a close-knit environment in Slater, Ballard West Elementary facilitates strong partnerships between families and educators, ensuring that students receive personalized attention during their formative years. Through its curriculum and extracurricular initiatives, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to the district's upper-level elementary and secondary schools.

For more information, contact Ballard West Elementary at (515) 228-3890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.