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West Campus Elementary School

953 3rd Ave NW, Waukon, IA 52172 · (563) 568-6375 · Allamakee County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL265 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
265
Elementary
DISTRICT 243 · STATE 325
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
21 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
114 students
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Pre-K4517%
Kindergarten7729%
Grade 17328%
Grade 27026%
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 48% · US 70%
White
23789%
DISTRICT 93% · STATE 70% · US 43%
Hispanic
176%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 14% · US 30%
Black
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7% · US 15%
Two+
83%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5% · US 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0% · US 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16261%
Female
10339%

School pathway

Students here typically continue to
West Campus Elementary School→East Campus Elementary School→Waukon Middle School→Waukon High School
Based on grade levels within Allamakee Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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West Campus Elementary School this school26543.0%N/A
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Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where West Campus Elementary School ranks

Among elementary schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Iowa
Enrollment
ranked largest first
265#446 of 705
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
12.4:1#157 of 561
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
19.5%#430 of 561
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
43.0%#318 of 666
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked fastest growth first
+13.7%#66 of 168
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
265
+13 (+5%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 258
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-2526521.412.4:143% (114)
2023-2427523.911.5:139% (108)
2022-2326522.911.6:137% (99)
2020-212522112.0:140% (101)
2017-182331912.3:140% (94)
2015-162271713.3:143% (98)
2010-112331912.3:148% (111)
2000-012241812.4:140% (90)
1990-912581814.3:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Campus Elementary School.

Since 2017-18: students up 14% (233 to 265); teachers up 13% (19 to 21.4).

About West Campus Elementary School

West Campus Elementary School is an elementary school in Waukon, Iowa, according to federal school records. Enrollment in 2024-25 was 265 students in pre-K through 2.

Allamakee Comm School District has 4 schools; together they serve 1,137 students.

White students make up 89% of enrollment at West Campus Elementary School. The remaining students are 6% Hispanic and 3% multiracial. For comparison, Allamakee County is about 88% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 20% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.

The teaching staff at West Campus Elementary School is 21.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 12.4:1. This ratio sits 1.3 below the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 43%. The 53% average for public schools in Allamakee County is 10 points higher.

In the county around the school, Allamakee County, the median household income is $70,694, roughly 22% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. There are 11 public schools in Allamakee County, enrolling about 2,183 students in all.

Waukon Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles of West Campus Elementary School, there are 3 other public schools.

The federal government classifies West Campus Elementary School's location as Rural: Remote.

Compared with 2020-21, the school had 13 more students in 2024-25.

The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for West Campus Elementary School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.

Allamakee County at a glance

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Population
14,092
Census ACS
Median income
$70,694
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
11
2,183 students

Quick facts

School name
West Campus Elementary School
District
Allamakee Comm School District
Address
953 3rd Ave NW, Waukon, IA 52172
Phone
(563) 568-6375
County
Allamakee County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–02
Total enrollment
265
Teachers (FTE)
21
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Free and reduced lunch
114 (43%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
190339000040
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

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Other schools in Waukon
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Frequently asked questions

About West Campus Elementary School
What is the total enrollment at West Campus Elementary School?
West Campus Elementary School enrolls approximately 265 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does West Campus Elementary School serve?
West Campus Elementary School serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Campus Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Campus Elementary School is approximately 12.4:1 (21 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Campus Elementary School?
At West Campus Elementary School, the student body is approximately 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Two or more.
Is West Campus Elementary School public or private?
West Campus Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Allamakee Comm School District.
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