West Burlington Elementary School

Q: Is West Burlington Elementary School a good school?

West Burlington Elementary School ranks 368 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

West Burlington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 429 students in grades PK-5 in West Burlington, Iowa, which is part of the West Burlington Ind School District.

The school stands out for its consistent academic performance, with proficiency rates on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) tests often exceeding the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 67.6% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 64.2%, and 78.9% were proficient in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 76.3%. Additionally, the school has a strong statewide ranking, fluctuating between the top 20% and top 30% of Iowa elementary schools over the past several years, and earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, West Burlington Elementary School stands out for its more diverse student population, with 74.83% White, 3.5% African American, 6.53% Hispanic, and 3.5% Asian students. This diversity is higher than the surrounding schools, which tend to have a predominantly white student body. The school also has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 37.06% to 41.57% over the past three school years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

545 Ramsey St
West Burlington, IA 52655

(319) 752-8747

District: West Burlington Ind School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
368^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,218

Students who attend West Burlington Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 437

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Two or more races:

12.8%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Burlington Elementary School ranks worse than 66.1% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.34. (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 (71.4%), two or more races (12.8%), Hispanic (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Burlington Elementary School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare West Burlington Elementary School employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Burlington Elementary School is $14,218.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Burlington Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Burlington Ind School District:

SchoolDigger ranks West Burlington Ind School District 149^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Burlington Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	44.46	424^th	626	32.3%
2013	67.98	178^th	624	71.5%
2014	67.70	199^th	603	67.0%
2015	62.37	264^th	616	57.1%
2016	73.52	135^th	599	77.5%
2017	80.63	58^th	574	89.9%
2018	83.18	45^th	567	92.1%
2019	74.32	139^th	603	76.9%
2021	75.58	115^th	567	79.7%
2022	56.23	279^th	574	51.4%
2023	70.84	159^th	565	71.9%
2024	44.34	368^th	557	33.9%

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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 Burlington Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	197	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
1989	199	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	205
1990	195	1	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	200
1991	223	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
1992	230	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
1993	199	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	208
1994	219	3	6	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	233
1995	223	7	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1996	223	7	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	240
1997	213	10	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	235
1998	220	12	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	243
1999	321	16	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	352
2000	336	16	8	10	0	n/a	n/a	-21	349
2001	371	19	8	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	417
2002	320	24	10	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	382
2003	320	24	10	27	1	n/a	n/a	0	382
2004	298	26	12	25	2	n/a	n/a	0	363
2005	277	32	12	43	2	n/a	n/a	0	366
2006	274	34	12	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	352
2007	285	37	10	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	367
2008	284	45	9	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	374
2009	318	51	11	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2010	359	28	6	27	1	1	20	0	442
2011	358	32	7	29	0	1	28	0	455
2012	333	29	8	30	0	0	35	0	435
2013	348	29	8	28	0	0	34	0	447
2014	375	29	8	28	2	0	38	0	480
2015	381	28	11	19	1	0	39	0	479
2016	375	33	8	21	1	0	40	0	478
2017	345	28	9	23	2	0	37	0	444
2018	345	23	10	24	1	0	49	0	452
2019	349	28	10	27	0	0	56	0	470
2020	326	23	11	29	0	0	57	0	446
2021	311	19	14	25	0	0	53	0	422
2022	303	17	17	31	0	0	53	0	421
2023	321	15	15	28	0	0	50	0	429
2024	312	21	14	34	0	0	56	0	437

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 Burlington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	202	12.7	15.9	10.9
1989	205	12.7	16.1	13.2
1990	200	13.6	14.7	13
1991	227	14.8	15.3	17.2
1992	234	15.0	15.6	16.7
1993	208	12.5	16.6	16.8
1994	233	13.5	17.3	16.3
1995	240	14.6	16.4	15.4
1996	240	14.6	16.4	15.4
1997	235	16.1	14.6	16.2
1998	243	16.6	14.6	19.8
1999	352	23.6	14.9	31.5
2000	349	27.1	12.9	24.6
2001	417	27.4	15.2	28.5
2002	382	29.9	12.8	38.2
2003	382	29.9	12.8	38.2
2004	363	27.9	13.0	41
2005	366	30.5	12.0	47.8
2006	352	30.5	11.5	49.1
2007	367	27.9	13.2	46.6
2008	374	29.5	12.7	47.3
2009	411	33.3	12.3	50.1
2010	442	33.9	13.0	48.9
2011	455	33.5	13.5	45.7
2012	435	30.3	14.3	46.4
2013	447	31.5	14.1	47.2
2014	480	31.8	15.0	47.1
2015	479	33.0	14.5	45.3
2016	478	31.0	15.4	44.1
2017	444	29.8	14.8	45.7
2018	452	30.4	14.8	42
2019	470	30.6	15.3	46.8
2020	446	30.6	14.5	44.6
2021	422	28.6	14.7	40
2022	421	30.6	13.7	41.6
2023	429	30.1	14.2	37.1
2024	437	29.2	14.9	45.3

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 Burlington Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	202	12.7	15.9	10.9
1989	205	12.7	16.1	13.2
1990	200	13.6	14.7	13
1991	227	14.8	15.3	17.2
1992	234	15.0	15.6	16.7
1993	208	12.5	16.6	16.8
1994	233	13.5	17.3	16.3
1995	240	14.6	16.4	15.4
1996	240	14.6	16.4	15.4
1997	235	16.1	14.6	16.2
1998	243	16.6	14.6	19.8
1999	352	23.6	14.9	31.5
2000	349	27.1	12.9	24.6
2001	417	27.4	15.2	28.5
2002	382	29.9	12.8	38.2
2003	382	29.9	12.8	38.2
2004	363	27.9	13.0	41
2005	366	30.5	12.0	47.8
2006	352	30.5	11.5	49.1
2007	367	27.9	13.2	46.6
2008	374	29.5	12.7	47.3
2009	411	33.3	12.3	50.1
2010	442	33.9	13.0	48.9
2011	455	33.5	13.5	45.7
2012	435	30.3	14.3	46.4
2013	447	31.5	14.1	47.2
2014	480	31.8	15.0	47.1
2015	479	33.0	14.5	45.3
2016	478	31.0	15.4	44.1
2017	444	29.8	14.8	45.7
2018	452	30.4	14.8	42
2019	470	30.6	15.3	46.8
2020	446	30.6	14.5	44.6
2021	422	28.6	14.7	40
2022	421	30.6	13.7	41.6
2023	429	30.1	14.2	37.1
2024	437	29.2	14.9	45.3

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 Burlington Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$441 (3.1%)	$13,777 (96.9%)	$14,218

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West Burlington Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 139^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 159^th of 565 Elementary schools	5.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Elementary School)	71	73.5	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Ind School District)	71	73.5	2.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Elementary School)	79	83.8	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Ind School District)	79	83.8	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Elementary School)	81.6	66.7	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Ind School District)	81.6	66.7	14.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Elementary School)	85.5	78.3	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Ind School District)	85.5	78.3	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Elementary School)	75	84.1	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (West Burlington Ind School District)	75	84.1	9.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Elementary School)	83.3	90.5	7.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (West Burlington Ind School District)	83.3	90.5	7.2%
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	470	429	8.7%
African American	28	15	46.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	10	15	50%
Hispanic	27	28	3.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	349	321	8%
Two or More Races	56	50	10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.8%	37.1%	9.7%

Schools Near West Burlington 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 Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	545 Ramsey St	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 752-8747	437	29	14.9	45.3%	312 (71.4%)	21 (4.8%)	34 (7.8%)	14 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (12.8%)	44.3	368^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.9%		70.8	159^th of 565 public elementary schools	71.9%	209	67.6	73.2	60.9		78.9	66.7	64.1		51.6	$14,218	$441	$13,777
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-4	2040 Sunnyside Ave.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5244	298	26	11.4	67.4%	189 (63.4%)	41 (13.8%)	18 (6.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (16.4%)	62.5	225^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.6%		46.9	355^th of 565 public elementary schools	37.2%	130	80.0	68.3			92.2	70.0				$14,081	$1,580	$12,500
Corse Early Childhood Center	Public	PK	700 South Starr Avenue	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 753-2707	176	8	22.2	35.8%	90 (51.1%)	38 (21.6%)	17 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (17.6%)								(n/a)
North Hill Elementary School	Public	K-4	825 N. 9th St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-6363	237	19	12.5	62.9%	124 (52.3%)	47 (19.8%)	24 (10.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	39 (16.5%)	33.8	421^st of 557 public elementary schools	24.4%		12.4	514^th of 565 public elementary schools	9.0%	93	65.2	55.3			73.9	55.3				$16,012	$2,124	$13,888
James Wilson Grimes School	Public	K-4	800 South St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-0420	247	22	11.2	75.7%	134 (54.3%)	59 (23.9%)	15 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (15.4%)	4.9	537^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.6%		4	548^th of 565 public elementary schools	3.0%	11	39.6	32.1			58.5	30.2				$15,144	$1,780	$13,365
Black Hawk Elementary School	Public	K-4	2804 S 14th St	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5300	290	26	11.1	61.7%	165 (56.9%)	70 (24.1%)	22 (7.6%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (10.0%)	33.6	422^nd of 557 public elementary schools	24.2%		18.6	491^st of 565 public elementary schools	13.1%	69	42.4	82.2			57.6	73.3				$13,181	$1,602	$11,579
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 392-4221	377	27	14.0	34.5%	362 (96.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	72.1	140^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.9%		69.6	172^nd of 565 public elementary schools	69.6%	32	75.0	76.3	82.4	75.0	89.6	86.4	88.2	84.1	58.8	$10,174	$277	$9,896
Mediapolis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 394-3101	429	29	14.8	36.4%	391 (91.1%)	5 (1.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.5%)	68.7	176^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.4%		69.5	173^rd of 565 public elementary schools	69.4%	3	68.1	76.1	83.3		81.9	71.8	84.8		71.6	$10,838	$206	$10,632
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Walnut St	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 367-0507	310	24	12.9	39.4%	274 (88.4%)	9 (2.9%)	15 (4.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	49.4	335^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.9%		45.8	361^st of 565 public elementary schools	36.1%	26	67.2	61.7	73.0		70.7	66.0	78.4		67.6	$12,091	$638	$11,453
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-3	1326 Ave E	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 372-2896	227	14	15.8	59.9%	190 (83.7%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)								(n/a)	70.4				83.3					$18,036	$1,146	$16,890

Frequently Asked Questions about West Burlington Elementary School

What schools do graduates of West Burlington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Burlington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

Is West Burlington Elementary School a good school?

West Burlington Elementary School ranks 368^th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is West Burlington Elementary School in?

West Burlington Ind School District

How many students attend West Burlington Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 437 students attended West Burlington Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Burlington Elementary School?

Students at West Burlington Elementary School are 71% White, 13% Two or more races, 8% Hispanic, 5% African American, 3% Asian.

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