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#1138 of 1,280 schools in IA
West Willow Elementary School
Elementary School · Cedar Rapids Comm School District · Cedar Rapids, IA
A Cedar Rapids Comm School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6225 1st Av SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
- Math 68% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Willow Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.
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 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where West Willow 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,957/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cedar Rapids), 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
$65,352
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$1,043/mo
College educated
24.6%
Homeownership
73.6%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truman Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.8 mi | 298 | Compare → |
| Hoover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Lasalle Catholic Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–4 | 1.7 mi | 142 | Compare → |
| Maple Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 527 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cedar Rapids Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #21 of 31
- District spending per student
- $14,623NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Willow Elementary School is listed in Cedar Rapids Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Willow Elementary School
West Willow Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cedar Rapids, IA, part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District, serving approximately 541 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,138 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 Willow Elementary School
What grades does West Willow Elementary School serve?
West Willow Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend West Willow Elementary School?
West Willow Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Willow Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Willow Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Willow Elementary School rank in IA?
West Willow Elementary School ranks #1,138 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is West Willow Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Willow Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Willow Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Willow Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Willow Elementary School a charter school?
No, West Willow Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Willow Elementary School a Title I school?
No, West Willow Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Willow Elementary School?
42.7% of students at West Willow 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Linn County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.1%
- Phone
- (319) 558-3130
- Area population (ZIP 52405)
- 25,889
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 52405; 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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