Wapello Elementary School

239 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Wapello Elementary School, located at 505 N. Cedar in Wapello, Iowa, serves as the primary educational hub for elementary-aged children within the Wapello Community School District. As a key fixture in the small, tight-knit community of Louisa County, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging the social and emotional growth of its students. The facility functions as a foundational pillar for local families, prioritizing a student-centered approach to education that prepares children for the transition to the middle and high school levels.

The school is characterized by its commitment to community engagement and personalized instruction, typical of rural Iowa school systems. By maintaining a focus on fundamental literacy, mathematics, and character development, Wapello Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, supportive staff, and active parental involvement, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to achieve their academic potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.
239
Total Students
22.6
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wapello Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White195
Hispanic33
Black4
Two or More6
American Indian1
  • White
    195 (81.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (13.8 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.5 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Wapello Comm School District
Phone: (319)523-5571
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 239
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 31
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 13
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 28
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 37
Grade 4 36
Grade 5 28

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Wapello Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten28
Kindergarten35
Grade 141
Grade 234
Grade 337
Grade 436
Grade 528
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Wapello Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female11949.8%
Male12050.2%