Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

Summary:

Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is a public elementary school located in Westside, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Ar-We-Va Community School District, which is ranked 26th out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ar-We-Va Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school had 75% of 3rd graders and 90.9% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school had 85% of 3rd graders and 95.5% of 4th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. The school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a ranking of 46 out of 557 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ar-We-Va Elementary outperforms the nearby Glidden-Ralston Elementary, Schleswig Elementary, and Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt schools in both English Language Arts and Mathematics ISASP scores across multiple grade levels. The school's higher per-student spending of $16,023 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to the nearby schools, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.2 to 16.6 over the past three school years, may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

108 Clinton Street
Westside, IA 51467

(712) 663-4311

District: Ar-We-Va Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
46^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,023

Students who attend Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School usually attend:

High:

Westside Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 134

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

6.7%

American Indian:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School ranks better than 91.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Hispanic (6.7%), American Indian (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School employs 9.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School is $16,023.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Ar-We-Va Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Ar-We-Va Community School District 26^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2015	76.65	103^rd	616	83.3%
2016	51.97	352^nd	599	41.2%
2017	57.99	288^th	574	49.8%
2018	60.32	257^th	567	54.7%
2019	57.06	280^th	603	53.6%
2021	78.77	95^th	567	83.2%
2022	66.92	203^rd	574	64.6%
2023	73.30	132^nd	565	76.6%
2024	83.81	46^th	557	91.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2013	107	0	19	0	0	126
2014	103	3	19	1	1	127
2015	106	3	19	1	2	131
2016	97	3	19	1	3	123
2017	88	1	24	1	2	116
2018	80	0	24	1	4	109
2019	84	0	25	2	3	114
2020	94	1	25	2	1	123
2021	109	1	21	1	4	136
2022	115	2	14	1	2	134
2023	123	1	10	1	2	137
2024	120	1	9	3	1	134

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	126	7.9	15.9	43.7
2014	127	1.2	105.8	46.5
2015	131	10.0	13.1	42.7
2016	123	9.0	13.6	46.3
2017	116	9.4	12.2	50
2018	109	8.2	13.2	39.4
2019	114	8.2	13.8	57.9
2020	123	8.8	13.8	56.1
2021	136	8.7	15.5	48.5
2022	134	8.7	15.2	38.8
2023	137	8.2	16.6	45.3
2024	134	9.5	14.0	45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	126	7.9	15.9	43.7
2014	127	1.2	105.8	46.5
2015	131	10.0	13.1	42.7
2016	123	9.0	13.6	46.3
2017	116	9.4	12.2	50
2018	109	8.2	13.2	39.4
2019	114	8.2	13.8	57.9
2020	123	8.8	13.8	56.1
2021	136	8.7	15.5	48.5
2022	134	8.7	15.2	38.8
2023	137	8.2	16.6	45.3
2024	134	9.5	14.0	45.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$634 (4.0%)	$15,389 (96.0%)	$16,023

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 280^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 132^nd of 565 Elementary schools	23.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)	17.6	82.6	65%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	17.6	82.6	65%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)	35.3	95.7	60.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	35.3	95.7	60.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)	84.6	90.9	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	84.6	90.9	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)	84.6	81.8	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	84.6	81.8	2.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)	88.9	61.1	27.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	88.9	61.1	27.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School)	94.4	88.9	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ar-We-Va Community School District)	94.4	88.9	5.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	114	137	20.2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	10	60%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	84	123	46.4%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.9%	45.3%	12.6%

Schools Near Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	108 Clinton Street	Westside	51467	Crawford County	Ar-We-Va Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 663-4311	134	10	14.0	45.5%	120 (89.6%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	83.8	46^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.7%		73.3	132^nd of 565 public elementary schools	76.6%	86	75.0	90.9			85.0	95.5				$16,023	$634	$15,389
Adams Elementary School	Public	3-4	1026 N Adams St	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 792-8040	239	20	11.9	38.5%	188 (78.7%)	10 (4.2%)	28 (11.7%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	49.1	338^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.3%		52.8	308^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.5%	30	66.7	70.1			71.5	73.8				$11,265	$515	$10,750
Fairview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	525 East 18th Street	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 792-8030	432	31	13.9	40.0%	313 (72.5%)	30 (6.9%)	64 (14.8%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$13,536	$609	$12,927
Denison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	38 N 20th St	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 263-3104	698	56	12.3	56.0%	180 (25.8%)	19 (2.7%)	460 (65.9%)	31 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)								(n/a)	55.3				69.4					$12,060	$1,037	$11,023
Broadway Elementary School	Public	4-5	1515 Broadway	Denison	51442	Crawford County	Denison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 263-3103	278	16	16.8	68.7%	73 (26.3%)	12 (4.3%)	179 (64.4%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	58.8	265^th of 557 public elementary schools	52.4%		42	383^rd of 565 public elementary schools	32.2%	118		73.1	71.4			85.1	72.1		59.3	$11,927	$794	$11,133
Schleswig Elementary School	Public	K-4	714 Date Street	Schleswig	51461	Crawford County	Schleswig Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 676-3314	76	7	10.9	44.7%	59 (77.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (18.4%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)	76.6	96^th of 557 public elementary schools	82.8%		78.8	93^rd of 565 public elementary schools	83.5%	3	70.0	81.3			90.0	87.5				$21,453	$784	$20,669
Odebolt Elementary-Odebolt	Public	K-5	600 S. Maple	Odebolt	51458	Sac County	Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Community School Dist	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 364-6066	121	9	13.6	51.2%	109 (90.1%)	2 (1.7%)	6 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	2 (1.7%)	1 (0.8%)								(n/a)										$11,880	$254	$11,626
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	602 Idaho St.	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 659-2205	237	16	14.9	39.7%	225 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	56	290^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.9%		45.5	365^th of 565 public elementary schools	35.4%	75	80.8	65.4	52.0	93.8	80.8	80.8	64.0	71.9	60.0	$13,937	$458	$13,480

Frequently Asked Questions about Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School

What district is Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School in?

Ar-We-Va Community School District

What schools do graduates of Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School attend?

Students who attend Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School usually go on to attend:

High : Westside Junior-Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School?

Students at Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School are 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 134 students attended Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School.

Is Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School a good school?

Yes. Ar-We-Va Elementary Community School ranks in the top 8.3% of Iowa elementary schools.

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