D
Needs Improvement
48/100

West Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 602 Call St, Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
Reading 67% · Math 62% proficient · 35th percentile in Iowa
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
285
Students
enrolled
56.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%35/100reading 45th percentile, math 25th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%51/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −15 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (−2 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency62% (−7 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%62%reading -6 pts, math -14 pts24th percentile (list)
Low-income65%55%reading +12 pts, math -2 pts54th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 602 Call St
City Emmetsburg
ZIP Code 50536
District 1910950
NCES School ID 191095000678
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50536

Understanding the community around West Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $60,000
Per Capita Income $31,763
Poverty Rate 9.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%
High School or Higher 92.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $123,800
Median Rent $657
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.9%
Female 48.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 93.0%
Hispanic/Latino 4.6%
Black 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More Races 0.7%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 285
Teachers (FTE) 5.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 56.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 285 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 56.7:1.
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Elementary School receive per student?
West Elementary School receives $12,707 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Elementary School in 50536 ▼
Avg Home Value
$172,313
Avg Monthly Rent
$855
1-Year Change
+6.5%
% Renters
28.2%

Other Schools in 50536

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026