West Elementary School

421 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

West Elementary School, located at 707 Sharp St in Glenwood, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Glenwood Community School District. Dedicated to the development of young learners, the school typically focuses on providing a comprehensive primary education that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. By fostering a supportive and structured environment, the school aims to build a strong educational baseline for students as they transition through their formative elementary years.

Beyond academics, West Elementary is integrated into the close-knit Glenwood community, often emphasizing character development, social-emotional growth, and collaborative learning. The school prioritizes creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests and develop critical thinking skills. As a central part of the local district, the school works closely with families and faculty to ensure that each student receives the individualized attention and resources necessary to thrive as they prepare for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

421

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
386 (91.7 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.4 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glenwood Comm School District
Phone:	(712)527-4886
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 118

Grade 4 151

Grade 5 152