Excellent
#81 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 6% in state
West Elementary School
Elementary School · Glenwood Comm School District · Treynor, IA
A Glenwood Comm School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
211 S Eyberg Ave, Treynor, IA 51575
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 83% proficient (2022)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Elementary School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 85% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West 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 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average412/100K
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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
$117,803
Median home value
$279,400
Median rent
$1,120/mo
College educated
37.2%
Homeownership
83.7%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51575; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Glenwood Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,120NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Elementary School is listed in Glenwood Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public elementary school in Treynor, IA, part of Glenwood Comm School District, serving approximately 440 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #81 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Elementary School
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Elementary School rank in IA?
West Elementary School ranks #81 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is West Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 West Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Elementary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is West Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Elementary School?
43.0% of students at West 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Mills County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (712) 527-4886
- Area population (ZIP 51575)
- 1,707
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 51575; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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