West Harrison Elementary

West Harrison Comm School District
410 Pine St
Mondamin, IA 51557
161 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
West Harrison Elementary is a public school located in the small rural community of Mondamin, Iowa. As part of the West Harrison Community School District, the institution serves as a focal point for the local area, focusing on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students in a close-knit, supportive environment. By leveraging its position within a small-town setting, the school emphasizes a personalized approach to learning that fosters strong connections between students, faculty, and the surrounding community.

The school’s curriculum and extracurricular activities are designed to support the academic and social development of its students while maintaining the values of the West Harrison district. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families regarding district policies, academic resources, and upcoming events. Overall, West Harrison Elementary functions as a vital educational pillar for the region, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to the district's higher grade levels.
161
Total Students
11.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
38.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    139 (86.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (8.1 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: West Harrison Comm School District
Phone: (712)646-2016
Website: http://www.w-harrison.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 56
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 16
Kindergarten 22
Grade 1 30
Grade 2 30
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 14
Gender Ratio