Ar-we-va Elementary Community School

Ar-we-va Elementary Community School is a public elementary school in Westside, IA, part of the Ar-We-Va Comm School District. The school serves approximately 134 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2/10, placing it in the 94.8th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 77% proficiency in math, 3 points above the state average and 74% in reading/language arts, 2 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $65,000, where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 134 students, Ar-we-va Elementary Community School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Ar-we-va Elementary Community School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.