Very Good
#466 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 36% in state
West Burlington Elem School
Elementary School · West Burlington Ind School District · West Burlington, IA
A West Burlington Ind School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
545 Ramsey St, West Burlington, IA 52655
- Math 74% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Burlington Elem School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 72% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 37 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Burlington Elem 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,781/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Burlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,405
Median home value
$138,700
Median rent
$826/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
71.1%
Poverty rate
23.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52655; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Notre DamePrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 400 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Corse Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK | 2.4 mi | 176 | Compare → |
| North Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–4 | 2.7 mi | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Burlington Ind School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $10,805NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Burlington Elem School is listed in West Burlington Ind School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Burlington Elem School
West Burlington Elem School is a public elementary school in West Burlington, IA, part of West Burlington Ind School District, serving approximately 437 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #466 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Burlington Elem School
What grades does West Burlington Elem School serve?
West Burlington Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Burlington Elem School?
West Burlington Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Burlington Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Burlington Elem School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Burlington Elem School rank in IA?
West Burlington Elem School ranks #466 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is West Burlington Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Burlington Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 West Burlington Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Burlington Elem School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Burlington Elem School a charter school?
No, West Burlington Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Burlington Elem School a Title I school?
No, West Burlington Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Burlington Elem School?
45.3% of students at West Burlington Elem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Des Moines County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (319) 752-8747
- Area population (ZIP 52655)
- 4,300
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 52655; 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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