West Elementary School in Independence, IA

West Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 3-6

1301 1st St W, Independence, IA

Independence Community School District

371 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
68%

Reading Proficiency
69%

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

69%

Math Proficiency

68%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

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

51.2%

Female

48.8%

White

89.8%

Two or more races

4.7%

Hispanic

4.5%

Black

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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List Price Range

$53K - $569K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$218,025

Median Lot Size

12,632 Sq Ft

% Renters

26%

Average Household Income

$80,139

% of College Grads

25.7%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,864 Sq Ft

Homes for Sale

$136,000

2 Beds
1 Bath
832 Sq Ft

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Land
57.00 Acre Lot

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New 10 days ago

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Land
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$289,900

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
2,016 Sq Ft

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2 Beds
2 Baths
2,020 Sq Ft

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$319,950

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
1,700 Sq Ft

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,344 Sq Ft

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$259,900

3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,972 Sq Ft

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Land
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0 27th St SE

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Homes for Rent

$1,350 per month

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

501-507 Enterprise Dr
Independence, IA

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$1,400 per month

House for Rent
4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft

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Independence, IA

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1 Bed
1 Bath
630 Sq Ft

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Independence, IA

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House for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
768 Sq Ft

609 1st St E
Independence, IA

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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 371 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 68% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 69% are proficient in reading. West Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $218,025. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence Junior/Senior High School, Independence Christian Academy, Faith Bible Academy, 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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