Excellent
#5 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 1% in state
Akron Westfield Elementary School
Elementary School · Akron Westfield Comm School District · Akron, IA
An Akron Westfield Comm School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 950 850 Kerr Dr, Akron, IA 51001
- Math 88% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 86% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Akron Westfield Elementary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 87% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Akron Westfield Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,639
Median home value
$177,700
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Akron Westfield Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Akron Westfield Elementary School is listed in Akron Westfield Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Akron Westfield Elementary School
Akron Westfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Akron, IA, part of Akron Westfield Comm School District, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Akron Westfield Elementary School
What grades does Akron Westfield Elementary School serve?
Akron Westfield Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Akron Westfield Elementary School?
Akron Westfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Akron Westfield Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Akron Westfield Elementary School rank in IA?
Akron Westfield Elementary School ranks #5 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Akron Westfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Akron Westfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Akron Westfield Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Akron Westfield Elementary School has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Akron Westfield Elementary School a charter school?
No, Akron Westfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Akron Westfield Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Akron Westfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Akron Westfield Elementary School?
43.3% of students at Akron Westfield Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.2%
- Phone
- (712) 568-3322
- Area population (ZIP 51001)
- 2,292
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51001; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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