Very Good
#385 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 30% in state
West Union Elementary School
Elementary School · North Fayette Valley Comm School District · West Union, IA
A North Fayette Valley Comm School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 73 400 North Pine, West Union, IA 52175
- Math 81% vs IA 77% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs IA 69% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Union Elementary School score 79% 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 15 points since 2020, reaching 79% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 30 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.7%
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 West Union 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low93/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$56,538
Median home value
$162,100
Median rent
$912/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52175; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in North Fayette Valley Comm School District
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 191 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Fayette Valley Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Union Elementary School is listed in North Fayette Valley Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Union Elementary School
West Union Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Union, IA, part of North Fayette Valley Comm School District, serving approximately 215 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #385 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Union Elementary School
What grades does West Union Elementary School serve?
West Union Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend West Union Elementary School?
West Union Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 215 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Union Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Union Elementary School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Union Elementary School rank in IA?
West Union Elementary School ranks #385 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is West Union Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Union Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Union Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Union Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Union Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Union Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Union Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Union Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Union Elementary School?
43.7% of students at West Union 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
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 215
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Fayette County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (563) 422-3851
- Area population (ZIP 52175)
- 3,300
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 52175; 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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