West Marshall Elementary School

West Marshall Comm School District
207 3rd St SW
State Center, IA 50247
448 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
West Marshall Elementary School, located in State Center, Iowa, serves as a foundational academic institution within the West Marshall Community School District. Committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the holistic development of its students, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. By integrating modern educational practices with a small-town community feel, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while encouraging active participation and character development in each child.

The elementary school serves as a central hub for the local community, reflecting the district’s mission to provide high-quality instruction in a collaborative setting. Students have access to a variety of extracurricular activities and support services designed to meet diverse learning needs. With a dedicated staff focused on personalized attention, West Marshall Elementary strives to maintain strong partnerships between educators, families, and the wider community to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive academically and personally.
448
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    405 (90.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    23 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.6 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • 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: West Marshall Comm School District
Phone: (641)483-2671
Website: http://www.wmcsd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 448
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 30

* 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 74
Kindergarten 62
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 65
Grade 3 53
Grade 4 74
Grade 5 69
Gender Ratio