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4 schools in West Sioux Comm School District

Iowa · 708 students · 2 cities

For families across West Sioux Comm School District, public-school options total 4 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 708 (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in West Sioux Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
708
-81 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How West Sioux Comm School District ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn IowaIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
71.0%#108 of 169N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
708#173 of 234#8,214 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#117 of 234N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.3:1#7 of 234#1,366 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
55.1%#24 of 234#3,462 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 Sioux Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 789 to 708 students (down 10%) and from 59 to 63 full-time teachers (up 7%), 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 Sioux High SchoolHawardenHigh09-12242
Hawarden Elementary SchoolHawardenElementary02-05193
West Sioux Middle SchoolHawardenMiddle06-08154
Ireton Elementary SchoolIretonElementaryPK-01119

About West Sioux Comm School District

West Sioux Comm School District is a thinly populated Iowa school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 708.

On the school-mix side, West Sioux Comm School District spans 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

Average enrollment per school in West Sioux Comm School District is about 177, below the Iowa average of roughly 376.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 10%: 789 students in SY 2020-21 versus 708 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for West Sioux Comm School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in West Sioux Comm School District?
West Sioux Comm School District operates 4 public K-12 schools in Iowa, serving approximately 708 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in West Sioux Comm School District?
West Sioux Comm School District includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in West Sioux Comm School District?
West Sioux High School is the largest public school in West Sioux Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 242 students.
What grade levels does West Sioux Comm School District serve?
West Sioux Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.
What cities does West Sioux Comm School District serve?
West Sioux Comm School District operates schools in Hawarden, Ireton across Iowa.