West Bend-Mallard Elementary School

Q: Is West Bend-Mallard Elementary School a good school?

West Bend-Mallard Elementary School ranks 274 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in West Bend, Iowa, with a student population of 170. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic achievements that set it apart from many nearby schools.

According to the key insights, West Bend-Mallard Elementary School has consistently scored significantly higher than the state averages on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with 87.1% of 4th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 72.7%. The school has been ranked 1st out of 567 Iowa elementary schools and has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating its exceptional performance. In comparison, nearby schools like Pocahontas Area Elementary School and Gilmore City Elementary School have lower proficiency rates across all grade levels.

Despite having a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is efficiently utilizing its resources to deliver excellent educational outcomes. The school's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $14,589, which is lower than the spending per student at some of the nearby schools, such as Gilmore City Elementary School ($26,655) and Twin Rivers Elementary School ($34,937). This suggests that West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is providing a high-quality education while being fiscally responsible.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

300 3rd Ave SW
West Bend, IA 50597

(515) 887-7821

District: West Bend-Mallard Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
274^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,589

Students who attend West Bend-Mallard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Bend-Mallard Middle School
High:	West Bend-Mallard High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 184

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Hispanic:

7.1%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Bend-Mallard Elementary School ranks better than 50.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.62. (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 (91.8%), Hispanic (7.1%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare West Bend-Mallard Elementary School employs 11.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is $14,589.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Bend-Mallard Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Bend-Mallard Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Bend-Mallard Community School District 181^st of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Bend-Mallard Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	63.58	232^nd	626	62.9%
2013	54.66	332^nd	624	46.8%
2014	64.87	230^th	603	61.9%
2015	61.21	272^nd	616	55.8%
2016	72.15	146^th	599	75.6%
2017	78.22	89^th	574	84.5%
2018	77.16	93^rd	567	83.6%
2019	93.09	6^th	603	99.0%
2021	97.34	1^st	567	99.8%
2022	93.37	3^rd	574	99.5%
2023	83.49	49^th	565	91.3%
2024	57.62	274^th	557	50.8%

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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 Bend-Mallard Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	72	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1996	72	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1997	74	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
1998	73	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	73
1999	74	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	74
2000	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-11	76
2001	83	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	84
2002	81	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
2003	81	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	83
2004	68	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	68
2005	66	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	67
2006	55	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2007	56	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	57
2008	70	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	70
2009	73	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	75
2010	127	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	131
2011	133	0	1	1	0	1	3	0	139
2012	146	1	1	2	0	0	3	0	153
2013	135	0	1	2	0	0	1	0	139
2014	111	0	1	2	0	0	1	0	115
2015	115	0	1	7	0	0	1	0	124
2016	107	0	0	6	1	0	1	0	115
2017	107	0	0	10	1	0	0	0	118
2018	96	0	0	6	1	0	0	0	103
2019	82	0	0	8	1	0	0	0	91
2020	128	0	0	14	1	0	0	0	143
2021	135	0	0	14	0	0	0	0	149
2022	144	0	0	12	0	0	0	0	156
2023	158	0	0	10	0	0	2	0	170
2024	169	0	0	13	0	0	2	0	184

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 Bend-Mallard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	73	6.6	11.1	20.5
1996	73	6.6	11.1	20.5
1997	75	6.6	11.4	22.7
1998	73	6.6	11.1	23.3
1999	74	7.1	10.4	29.7
2000	76	5.5	13.8	26.4
2001	84	5.5	15.3	32.1
2002	83	6.5	12.8	34.9
2003	83	6.5	12.8	34.9
2004	68	6.5	10.5	35.3
2005	67	7.5	8.9	40.3
2006	56	6.3	8.9	30.4
2007	57	10.0	5.7	22.8
2008	70	9.3	7.5	25.7
2009	75	4.5	16.7	29.3
2010	131	7.0	18.7	24.4
2011	139	8.0	17.3	20.9
2012	153	9.0	16.8	25.5
2013	139	9.2	15.0	25.9
2014	115	6.8	16.7	27.8
2015	124	7.0	17.7	29
2016	115	7.0	16.4	32.2
2017	118	7.2	16.3	34.7
2018	103	6.9	14.7	41.7
2019	91	6.9	13.0	34.1
2020	143	8.2	17.2	39.9
2021	149	8.3	17.9	37.6
2022	156	10.1	15.4	26.9
2023	170	11.4	14.8	35.9
2024	184	11.9	15.3	42.4

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 Bend-Mallard Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	73	6.6	11.1	20.5
1996	73	6.6	11.1	20.5
1997	75	6.6	11.4	22.7
1998	73	6.6	11.1	23.3
1999	74	7.1	10.4	29.7
2000	76	5.5	13.8	26.4
2001	84	5.5	15.3	32.1
2002	83	6.5	12.8	34.9
2003	83	6.5	12.8	34.9
2004	68	6.5	10.5	35.3
2005	67	7.5	8.9	40.3
2006	56	6.3	8.9	30.4
2007	57	10.0	5.7	22.8
2008	70	9.3	7.5	25.7
2009	75	4.5	16.7	29.3
2010	131	7.0	18.7	24.4
2011	139	8.0	17.3	20.9
2012	153	9.0	16.8	25.5
2013	139	9.2	15.0	25.9
2014	115	6.8	16.7	27.8
2015	124	7.0	17.7	29
2016	115	7.0	16.4	32.2
2017	118	7.2	16.3	34.7
2018	103	6.9	14.7	41.7
2019	91	6.9	13.0	34.1
2020	143	8.2	17.2	39.9
2021	149	8.3	17.9	37.6
2022	156	10.1	15.4	26.9
2023	170	11.4	14.8	35.9
2024	184	11.9	15.3	42.4

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 Bend-Mallard Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$617 (4.2%)	$13,971 (95.8%)	$14,589

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Bend-Mallard Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 6^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 49^th of 565 Elementary schools	7.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Bend-Mallard Elementary School)	92.9	88.5	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Bend-Mallard Community School District)	92.9	88.5	4.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Bend-Mallard Elementary School)	92.9	92.3	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Bend-Mallard Community School District)	92.9	92.3	0.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Bend-Mallard Elementary School)	95.5	76.5	19%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Bend-Mallard Community School District)	95.5	76.5	19%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Bend-Mallard Elementary School)	90.9	88.2	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Bend-Mallard Community School District)	90.9	88.2	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	91	170	86.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	8	10	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	82	158	92.7%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.1%	35.9%	1.8%

Schools Near West Bend-Mallard Elementary 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
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 3rd Ave SW	West Bend	50597	Palo Alto County	West Bend-Mallard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 887-7821	184	12	15.3	42.4%	169 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	57.6	274^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.8%		83.5	49^th of 565 public elementary schools	91.3%	225	62.5	67.7			79.2	87.1				$14,589	$617	$13,971
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 College Ave.	Bode	50519	Humboldt County	Twin Rivers Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 379-1309	47	8	5.7	53.2%	34 (72.3%)	1 (2.1%)	7 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)								(n/a)										$34,937	$1,729	$33,208
Bryant Elementary School	Public	1-2	121 E North	Algona	50511	Kossuth County	Algona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 295-7773	205	13	15.2	39.5%	181 (88.3%)	3 (1.5%)	20 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$14,042	$372	$13,670
Lucia Wallace Elementary School	Public	3-4	729 E Kennedy	Algona	50511	Kossuth County	Algona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 295-7296	200	16	12.7	36.5%	183 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	61.1	239^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.1%		80.5	76^th of 565 public elementary schools	86.5%	163	70.9	77.5			76.9	75.3				$12,938	$254	$12,684
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School	Public	PK-K	124 N Main	Algona	50511	Kossuth County	Algona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 295-3586	271	13	21.4	28.8%	235 (86.7%)	2 (0.7%)	29 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)								(n/a)										$17,276	$280	$16,995
Gilmore City Elementary School	Public	K-6	402 SE E Ave	Gilmore City	50541	Pocahontas County	Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 373-6124	71	10	7.0	62.0%	64 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.5%)								(n/a)				50.0				58.3		$26,655	$924	$25,731
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	602 Call St	Emmetsburg	50536	Palo Alto County	Emmetsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 852-4485	285	5	56.6	44.6%	265 (93.0%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.6%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	66.1	190^th of 557 public elementary schools	65.9%		55.9	278^th of 565 public elementary schools	50.8%	88	75.0	77.5			78.7	77.5				$12,570	$823	$11,748
North Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	308 310th Street	Fenton	50539	Kossuth County	North Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 889-2261	125	14	8.8	56.0%	116 (92.8%)	2 (1.6%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.2%)								(n/a)										$15,571	$1,136	$14,435
Pocahontas Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	208 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 335-4642	274	19	14.3	58.0%	231 (84.3%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.2%)	57.5	276^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.4%		63.3	216^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.8%	60	56.7	67.6	75.6	86.0	86.7	62.2	68.3	82.0	63.4	$16,192	$791	$15,400

Frequently Asked Questions about West Bend-Mallard Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of West Bend-Mallard Elementary School?

Students at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School are 92% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is West Bend-Mallard Elementary School a good school?

West Bend-Mallard Elementary School ranks 274^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Bend-Mallard Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 184 students attended West Bend-Mallard Elementary School.

What district is West Bend-Mallard Elementary School in?

West Bend-Mallard Community School District

What schools do graduates of West Bend-Mallard Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Bend-Mallard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Bend-Mallard Middle School
High : West Bend-Mallard High School

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