West Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-6

1301 1st St W, Independence, IA

Independence Community School District

360 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
70%

Reading Proficiency
72%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

70%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 32	Full Time Teachers 32
Teachers in First or Second Year 12.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

384:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.1%	Female 46.9%
White 88.8%	Two or more races 6.7%
Hispanic 4.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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List Price Range

$52K - $522K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$219,838

Median Lot Size

12,632 Sq Ft

% Renters

26%

Average Household Income

$80,139

% of College Grads

25.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,751 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$128,250

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1 Bath
1,440 Sq Ft

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Land
27.00 Acres Lot

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$239,950

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2 Baths
1,559 Sq Ft

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$260,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,020 Sq Ft

806 9th Ave SW

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$65,000

Land
1.07 Acres Lot

1771-27 Golf Course Blvd

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0 Jamestown Ave
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2 Baths
1,945 Sq Ft

124 14th Ave SE
New 9 days ago

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Land
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0 Swan Lake Blvd

Excellent exposure is a major advantage of this 5.1 acre site. Located in a premier business park on the west edge of Independence right off Highway 20 Exit 252 and within close proximity to Heartland Acres, Mental Health Institute, Independence Airport, Comfort Inn & Suites, Jr/Sr High School and s...

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Land
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2500 Swan Lake Blvd

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2 Baths
1,376 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$1,350 per month

Rush Mills: 505 Enterprise
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,054 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
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Iowa Buchanan County Independence 50644

West Elementary School is a public school for students in grades 3-6 in Independence, IA, in the Independence neighborhood, and is served by the Independence Community School District in Iowa. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 360 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. West Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $219,838. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence Junior/Senior High School, Independence Christian Academy, St. John School, and more. Learn more about what Independence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near West Elementary School.

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