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West Lyon Elementary School

1787 182Nd Street, Inwood, IA 51240, United States

+1 (712) 753-4917

http://www.wlwildcats.org

8.3

Overall Rating

Location

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West Lyon Elementary School Overview

About This School

West Lyon Elementary School is a public middle in Inwood, Iowa, serving 561 students in grades PK-6. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 85% proficiency in ELA and 81% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 14:1 student-teacher ratio with 37 teachers on staff and an average teacher salary of $60,830. One counselor is available to support the student body of 572. Students at West Lyon Elementary School are evenly split between male and female populations. The demographic makeup of the school is 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

561

Total Students

PK-6

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

37 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts85%

Mathematics81%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-6

County

Lyon County

Students per Counselor

572:1

West Lyon Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

85%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 82%State Avg: 70%

81%

Mathematics

City Avg: 85%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 15.7:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

572

Students per Counselor

West Lyon Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$60,830

City Avg: $60,830

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio14:1

Students per Counselor572:1

West Lyon Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

50.09%

Male

49.91%

Female

Total Enrollment: 561 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White86.99%

Hispanic9.27%

Asian0.18%

Black1.43%

Two or More Races2.14%

Native American0%

West Lyon Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About West Lyon Elementary School

Q: What is West Lyon Elementary School?

A: West Lyon Elementary School is a middle public located in Inwood.

Q: How many students attend West Lyon Elementary School?

A: West Lyon Elementary School has approximately 561 students enrolled.

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

A: The student-teacher ratio at West Lyon Elementary School is 14:1.

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Detailed Information about West Lyon Elementary School

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About West Lyon Elementary School - Inwood, IA

Quick Facts about West Lyon Elementary School
School Name	West Lyon Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-6
Location	1787 182Nd Street, Inwood, IA 51240, Inwood, IA
County	Lyon County
Phone	+1 (712) 753-4917
Total Students	561
Student-Teacher Ratio	14:1
Full-Time Teachers	37
Rating	8.3/10
ELA Proficiency	85%
Math Proficiency	81%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lyon Elementary School

What is West Lyon Elementary School?

West Lyon Elementary School is a middle public located in Inwood.

How many students attend West Lyon Elementary School?

West Lyon Elementary School has approximately 561 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lyon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Lyon Elementary School is 14:1.

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