West Union Elementary School

North Fayette Valley Comm School District

www.nfvschools.com

223 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

West Union Elementary School is a key educational facility located in West Union, Iowa, serving as a primary academic hub for the local community. As part of the North Fayette Valley Community School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and character building. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare its young students for future success as they transition into the middle and high school levels.

The school operates with a focus on community engagement and student-centered instruction, utilizing the resources of the North Fayette Valley district to provide modern educational opportunities. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district-wide policies through the official website at http://www.nfvschools.com. Through its commitment to excellence and its role within the larger school system, West Union Elementary remains a vital pillar for the educational growth of children in the Fayette County area.

223

Total Students

18.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Union Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	201
Hispanic	16
Black	1
Two or More	5

White
201 (90.1 %)
Hispanic
16 (7.2 %)
Two or More
5 (2.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

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:	North Fayette Valley Comm School District
Phone:	(563)422-3851
Website:	http://www.nfvschools.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 19

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 52