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#650 of 1,280 schools in IA
West Harrison Elementary
Elementary School · West Harrison Comm School District · Mondamin, IA
A West Harrison Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
410 Pine St, Mondamin, IA 51557
- Math 78% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Harrison Elementary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 32 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where West Harrison Elementary 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,221
Median home value
$160,900
Median rent
$919/mo
College educated
25.5%
Homeownership
86.8%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51557; 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.
West Harrison Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $16,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Harrison Elementary is listed in West Harrison Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Harrison Elementary
West Harrison Elementary is a public elementary school in Mondamin, IA, part of West Harrison Comm School District, serving approximately 139 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Harrison Elementary
What grades does West Harrison Elementary serve?
West Harrison Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend West Harrison Elementary?
West Harrison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Harrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at West Harrison Elementary is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Harrison Elementary rank in IA?
West Harrison Elementary ranks #650 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is West Harrison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
West Harrison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Harrison Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Harrison Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Harrison Elementary a charter school?
No, West Harrison Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Harrison Elementary a Title I school?
No, West Harrison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Harrison Elementary?
43.9% of students at West Harrison Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Harrison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (712) 646-2016
- Area population (ZIP 51557)
- 788
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 51557; 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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