Enrollment
20
Elementary
DISTRICT 178 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·DECORAH COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 190873000502
West Side Elementary School
301 Center Street, Decorah, IA 52101 · (563) 382-4451 · Winneshiek County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL20 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
2 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.6:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
9 students
DISTRICT 29% · 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
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 20 | 100% |
Student demographics
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
West Side Elementary School→John Cline Elementary School→Carrie Lee Elementary→Decorah Middle School→Decorah High School
Based on grade levels within Decorah Community School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where West Side Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 20 | #701 of 705 |
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 2024-25Enrollment
20
-21 (-51%) vs 2020
-90% since 1990-91, when it was 192
Student : Teacher
10.2:1
was 13.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 20 | 2 | 10.2:1 | 45% (9) |
| 2023-24 | 25 | N/A | N/A | 40% (10) |
| 2020-21 | 41 | 3 | 13.7:1 | 15% (6) |
| 2017-18 | 60 | 5 | 12.1:1 | 27% (16) |
| 2015-16 | 58 | 5 | 11.6:1 | 22% (13) |
| 2010-11 | 46 | 5 | 9.2:1 | 41% (19) |
| 2000-01 | 239 | 12 | 19.9:1 | 13% (31) |
| 1990-91 | 192 | 8 | 24.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Side Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 67% (60 to 20); teachers down 60% (5 to 2).
About West Side Elementary School
West Side Elementary School is a small elementary school in Decorah, Iowa, one of the schools in Decorah Community School District. The latest federal count shows 20 students in pre-K. The average for elementary schools in Iowa is about 325 students, so this school is 94% smaller than average.
West Side Elementary School is one school in a 5-school district, Decorah Community School District, which enrolls 1,522 students.
West Side Elementary School's enrollment is 90% White. The next largest groups are 10% Hispanic. County-wide, about 94% of residents are White.
Teachers at the school number 2 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 10.2:1. This ratio sits 3.6 below the 13.7:1 average for elementary schools in Iowa. Roughly 45% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in Winneshiek County, the average is 27%.
Federal survey data for Winneshiek County show that the median household income is $79,066, about 31% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 5% of residents are in poverty. Winneshiek County is home to 10 public schools and about 2,434 public school students.
The nearest other public school, Decorah High School, is about 0.7 miles away. There are 4 more public schools inside five miles.
By NCES locale, the school is Town: Remote, or in a town far from an urbanized area.
West Side Elementary School reported 41 students in 2020-21 and 20 in 2024-25. Changes that large sometimes follow a school adding or dropping grades, so the two figures may not cover the same grades. The student-to-teacher ratio fell from 13.7:1 in 2020-21 to 10.2:1 in 2024-25.
Community posts for West Side Elementary School can cover enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Winneshiek County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,873
Census ACS
Median income
$79,066
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
31%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
10
2,434 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Decorah Community School District
- Decorah High SchoolHigh · 555 students
- Decorah Middle SchoolMiddle · 432 students
- John Cline Elementary SchoolElementary · 300 students
- Carrie Lee ElementaryElementary · 215 students
Other schools in Decorah
- Decorah High SchoolHigh · 555 students
- Decorah Middle SchoolMiddle · 432 students
- John Cline Elementary SchoolElementary · 300 students
- Carrie Lee ElementaryElementary · 215 students
Other West Side Elementary schools
13 other US public schools in 11 states are named West Side Elementary. West Side Elementary School is the 14th largest of the 14.
- West Side Elementary SchoolMarietta, GA · 556 students
- West Side Elementary SchoolRossville, GA · 471 students
- West Side ElementaryPicayune, MS · 444 students
- West Side ElementaryElkhorn, WI · 406 students
- West Side Elementary SchoolJACKSONVILLE, TX · 381 students
Nearby schools
- Decorah High School0.7 mi · 555
- John Cline Elementary School0.7 mi · 300
- Decorah Middle School0.8 mi · 432
- Carrie Lee Elementary0.8 mi · 215
- South Winneshiek High School9.4 mi · 205
- South Winneshiek Elementary School11.5 mi · 198
Frequently asked questions
About West Side Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at West Side Elementary School?
West Side Elementary School enrolls approximately 20 students in grades PK-PK.
What grades does West Side Elementary School serve?
West Side Elementary School serves grades PK-PK.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at West Side Elementary School is approximately 10.2:1 (2 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Side Elementary School?
At West Side Elementary School, the student body is approximately 90% White, 10% Hispanic.
Is West Side Elementary School public or private?
West Side Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Decorah Community School District.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.