West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

Q: Is West Fork Elementary at Rockwell a good school?

West Fork Elementary at Rockwell ranks 238 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Fork Elementary at Rockwell is a public elementary school serving 415 students in grades PK-5 in Rockwell, Iowa, which is part of the West Fork Community School District.

Academically, West Fork Elementary consistently outperforms the state average in ISASP test scores across grades 3-5 in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in 2023-2024, 83% of 3rd graders, 82.3% of 4th graders, and 59.5% of 5th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 64.2%, 72.9%, and 69%, respectively. In Mathematics, 86.8% of 3rd graders, 74.2% of 4th graders, and 71.4% of 5th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 76.3%, 72.7%, and 70.7%. The school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.5 to 16.6 over the past three school years.

While West Fork Elementary's academic performance is strong, the school's student population is predominantly White, with 92.29% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year. This is significantly higher than the nearby CAL Community School District and Hampton-Dumont Community School District, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, the school's free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 34.95% to 40.72% over the past three years, are higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

210 S 2nd St
Rockwell, IA 50469-0060

(641) 822-3234

District: West Fork Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
238^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,507

Students who attend West Fork Elementary at Rockwell usually attend:

Middle:	West Fork Middle School
High:	West Fork High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 389

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Fork Elementary at Rockwell ranks better than 57.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.09. (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 (94.1%), Hispanic (3.1%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Fork Elementary at Rockwell is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare West Fork Elementary at Rockwell employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Fork Elementary at Rockwell is $13,507.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Fork Elementary at Rockwell was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Fork Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fork Community School District 148^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2014	75.45	102^nd	603	83.1%
2015	54.36	341^st	616	44.6%
2016	54.68	329^th	599	45.1%
2017	44.86	389^th	574	32.2%
2018	69.84	164^th	567	71.1%
2019	51.38	330^th	603	45.3%
2021	54.24	297^th	567	47.6%
2022	42.81	375^th	574	34.7%
2023	61.62	226^th	565	60.0%
2024	61.09	238^th	557	57.3%

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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 West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	138	4	0	4	1	2	149
2013	144	3	0	1	1	0	149
2014	136	1	1	1	0	0	139
2015	157	3	0	4	2	2	168
2016	159	1	0	6	1	2	169
2017	156	1	0	4	0	1	162
2018	150	3	0	3	4	2	162
2019	215	2	0	7	1	3	228
2020	232	3	0	8	3	2	248
2021	383	5	0	10	1	9	408
2022	381	5	1	13	1	11	412
2023	383	5	2	16	0	9	415
2024	366	2	2	12	0	7	389

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 West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	149	10.9	13.6	39.6
2013	149	10.7	13.8	38.9
2014	139	10.7	12.9	43.2
2015	168	12.0	14.0	42.9
2016	169	13.0	13.0	39.6
2017	162	15.0	10.8	37.7
2018	162	13.0	12.4	29
2019	228	13.0	17.5	32.9
2020	248	16.0	15.5	36.3
2021	408	24.5	16.6	37.3
2022	412	26.5	15.5	35
2023	415	25.0	16.6	40.7
2024	389	25.0	15.5	35.7

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 West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	149	10.9	13.6	39.6
2013	149	10.7	13.8	38.9
2014	139	10.7	12.9	43.2
2015	168	12.0	14.0	42.9
2016	169	13.0	13.0	39.6
2017	162	15.0	10.8	37.7
2018	162	13.0	12.4	29
2019	228	13.0	17.5	32.9
2020	248	16.0	15.5	36.3
2021	408	24.5	16.6	37.3
2022	412	26.5	15.5	35
2023	415	25.0	16.6	40.7
2024	389	25.0	15.5	35.7

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 West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$518 (3.8%)	$12,988 (96.2%)	$13,507

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 330^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 226^th of 565 Elementary schools	14.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Elementary at Rockwell)	76.5	73.3	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Community School District)	76.5	73.3	3.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Fork Elementary at Rockwell)	68.6	85	16.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Fork Community School District)	68.6	85	16.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Elementary at Rockwell)	95.7	76.9	18.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Community School District)	95.7	76.9	18.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Elementary at Rockwell)	69.6	61.5	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Community School District)	69.6	61.5	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Elementary at Rockwell)	63.3	76.3	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Fork Community School District)	63.3	76.3	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Elementary at Rockwell)	51	66.1	15.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Fork Community School District)	51	66.1	15.1%
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	228	415	82%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	7	16	128.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	215	383	78.1%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.9%	40.7%	7.8%

Schools Near West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

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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
West Fork Elementary at Rockwell	Public	PK, KG-5	210 S 2nd St	Rockwell	50469	Cerro Gordo County	West Fork Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 822-3234	389	25	15.5	35.7%	366 (94.1%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	61.1	238^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.3%		61.6	226^th of 565 public elementary schools	60.0%	12	83.0	82.3	59.5		86.8	74.2	71.4		52.4	$13,507	$518	$12,988
Roosevelt Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	313 15th St. SE	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 421-4415	365	31	11.9	67.9%	232 (63.6%)	28 (7.7%)	55 (15.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	19 (5.2%)	26 (7.1%)	36.4	405^th of 557 public elementary schools	27.3%		29.2	440^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.1%	35	61.1	63.6			77.8	54.5				$16,656	$1,259	$15,396
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1421 4th St. SE	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 421-4411	307	26	11.9	46.6%	232 (75.6%)	15 (4.9%)	23 (7.5%)	5 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.6%)	20 (6.5%)	75.3	110^th of 557 public elementary schools	80.3%		79.2	84^th of 565 public elementary schools	85.1%	26	70.2	82.1			86.0	86.6				$13,852	$384	$13,468
Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1123 8th St. NW	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 421-4408	346	28	12.5	69.7%	218 (63.0%)	20 (5.8%)	36 (10.4%)	5 (1.4%)	5 (1.4%)	29 (8.4%)	33 (9.5%)	49	340^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.0%		20.9	476^th of 565 public elementary schools	15.8%	136	59.3	79.1			74.1	69.8				$17,471	$971	$16,499
Harding Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1239 N. Rhode Island Ave	Mason City	50401	Cerro Gordo County	Mason City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 421-4406	357	27	13.0	61.1%	265 (74.2%)	29 (8.1%)	34 (9.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	12 (3.4%)	28.8	445^th of 557 public elementary schools	20.1%		29.9	437^th of 565 public elementary schools	22.7%	8	56.1	62.2			73.2	55.6				$16,224	$857	$15,366
Clear Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	901 S 14th St	Clear Lake	50428	Cerro Gordo County	Clear Lake Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 357-5288	688	47	14.5	30.8%	585 (85.0%)	9 (1.3%)	57 (8.3%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.4%)	76	102^nd of 557 public elementary schools	81.7%		71.6	150^th of 565 public elementary schools	73.5%	48	71.9	90.8	83.0		79.2	88.1	79.5		67.0	$13,164	$528	$12,636
RRMR Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1460 210th Street	Rockford	50468	Floyd County	Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 756-3508	238	15	15.4	55.0%	210 (88.2%)	11 (4.6%)	9 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.9%)	42.5	379^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.0%		39.7	401^st of 565 public elementary schools	29.0%	22	50.0	82.6	47.8	73.1	82.4	91.3	39.1	76.9	39.1	$13,669	$546	$13,123
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs	Public	PK, KG-3	509 N Iowa Ave	Nora Springs	50458	Floyd County	Central Springs Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 749-5301	144	12	12.0	34.7%	135 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)										$15,709	$1,273	$14,436
North Side Elementary School	Public	PK-K	114 11th Place NE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-4481	150	10	15.0	58.7%	75 (50.0%)	1 (0.7%)	72 (48.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)								(n/a)										$14,812	$589	$14,224
South Side Elementary School	Public	1-4	507 4th Ave SE	Hampton	50441	Franklin County	Hampton-Dumont Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 456-2261	297	21	13.8	59.6%	170 (57.2%)	4 (1.3%)	117 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	45.3	361^st of 557 public elementary schools	35.2%		47.2	350^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.1%	11	60.3	67.9			76.2	71.6				$14,304	$1,011	$13,294

Frequently Asked Questions about West Fork Elementary at Rockwell

Is West Fork Elementary at Rockwell a good school?

West Fork Elementary at Rockwell ranks 238^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of West Fork Elementary at Rockwell attend?

Students who attend West Fork Elementary at Rockwell usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Fork Middle School
High : West Fork High School

How many students attend West Fork Elementary at Rockwell?

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended West Fork Elementary at Rockwell.

What district is West Fork Elementary at Rockwell in?

West Fork Community School District

What is the racial makeup of West Fork Elementary at Rockwell?

Students at West Fork Elementary at Rockwell are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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