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3 schools in West Monona Comm School District

Iowa · 633 students · 1 city

From elementary through high school, West Monona Comm School District runs 3 public K-12 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high), with combined enrollment of about 633.

4-year change in West Monona Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
633
-5 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How West Monona Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
71.6%#105 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
633#193 of 234#8,564 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#191 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.3:1#80 of 234#3,554 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
43.9%#69 of 234#5,050 of 8,164
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside West Monona Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 612 to 633 students (up 3%) and from 49 to 48 full-time teachers (down 2%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
West Monona ElementaryOnawaElementaryPK-05352
West Monona High SchoolOnawaHigh09-12161
West Monona Middle SchoolOnawaMiddle06-08120

About West Monona Comm School District

As a thinly populated district in Iowa, West Monona Comm School District serves 633 students across 3 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, West Monona Comm School District spans 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 211 in this district, below the Iowa typical of 376.

Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment stayed largely flat: 638 students in SY 2020-21 versus 633 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for West Monona Comm School District discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Comm School District operates 3 public K-12 schools in Iowa, serving approximately 633 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Comm School District includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in West Monona Comm School District?
West Monona Elementary is the largest public school in West Monona Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 352 students.
What grade levels does West Monona Comm School District serve?
West Monona Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 3 schools.