West Side Elementary School

Decorah Community School District
301 Center Street
Decorah, IA 52101
20 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
West Side Elementary School is a public primary school located in Decorah, Iowa, serving students as part of the Decorah Community School District. Situated in a small, tight-knit community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment. Its mission focuses on providing a strong foundational education while emphasizing the development of the whole child—nurturing both their intellectual curiosity and their social-emotional growth.

The school is recognized for its commitment to high academic standards and community involvement, leveraging the unique resources of the Decorah area to enrich the student experience. By maintaining small class sizes and a collaborative staff, West Side Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. The school serves as a central hub for the local neighborhood, reinforcing the district’s broader goal of preparing students for future success in a welcoming and innovative learning environment.
20
Total Students
2.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
45.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    18 (90.0%)
  • Hispanic
    2 (10.0%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Decorah Community School District
Phone: (563)382-4451
Website: http://www.decorah.k12.ia.us/west/west.htm
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 20
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 7
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 20
Gender Ratio