Hawarden Elementary School

www.westsiouxschools.org/

196 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

Hawarden Elementary School, located at 806 13th St in Hawarden, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the West Sioux Community School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its primary-level students. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting social-emotional well-being, the faculty strives to prepare children for their future educational endeavors while maintaining a strong connection to the local Hawarden community.

As a vital part of the district, the school benefits from the collaborative spirit typical of a smaller Iowa town, where parental involvement and community engagement are highly valued. The facility provides a structured setting designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, utilizing modern teaching practices to ensure that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Through its commitment to quality instruction and a positive school culture, Hawarden Elementary continues to be a cornerstone for families in the region, helping students build a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

196

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hawarden Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	79
Asian	2
Two or More	3
American Indian	3

White
109 (55.6 %)
Hispanic
79 (40.3 %)
Two or More
3 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.5 %)
Asian
2 (1.0 %)

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:	West Sioux Comm School District
Phone:	(712)551-1454
Website:	http://www.westsiouxschools.org/
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 2 49

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 40