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Ballard West Elementary

105 E Main St, Slater, IA 50244, United States

+1 (515) 228-3890

http://www.ballard.k12.ia.us

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Ballard West Elementary Overview

About This School

Ballard West Elementary is a public elementary in Slater, Iowa, serving 451 students in grades PK-K2. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1 with 29 teachers on staff. The average teacher salary is $76,420, and the school provides one counselor for every 451 students. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The demographic makeup is 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

451

Total Students

PK-K2

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

29 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-K2

County

Story County

Students per Counselor

451:1

Ballard West Elementary Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

State Avg: 70%

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Mathematics

State Avg: 65%

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Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

451

Students per Counselor

Ballard West Elementary Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$76,420

City Avg: $76,420

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor451:1

Ballard West Elementary Student Demographics

Student Body

52.55%

Male

47.45%

Female

Total Enrollment: 451 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White90.91%

Hispanic5.1%

Asian0.22%

Black1.33%

Two or More Races2.44%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ballard West Elementary

Q: What is Ballard West Elementary?

A: Ballard West Elementary is a elementary public located in Slater.

Q: How many students attend Ballard West Elementary?

A: Ballard West Elementary has approximately 451 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard West Elementary?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Ballard West Elementary is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about Ballard West Elementary

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Ballard West Elementary - Slater, IA

Quick Facts about Ballard West Elementary
School Name	Ballard West Elementary
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-K2
Location	105 E Main St, Slater, IA 50244, Slater, IA
County	Story County
Phone	+1 (515) 228-3890
Total Students	451
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	29
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard West Elementary

What is Ballard West Elementary?

Ballard West Elementary is a elementary public located in Slater.

How many students attend Ballard West Elementary?

Ballard West Elementary has approximately 451 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard West Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Ballard West Elementary is 15:1.

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