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Akron Westfield Elementary School

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Akron Westfield Elementary School ranks 61 st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 89% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

Akron Westfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in Akron, Iowa, with 245 students and a student-teacher ratio of around 10:1. The school is part of the Akron Westfield Community School District, which is ranked 80 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Akron Westfield Elementary School consistently performs exceptionally well on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests, with 84.4% of 3rd graders, 81.6% of 4th graders, and 92.9% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts in the 2024-2025 school year. In mathematics, the school had 93.3% of 3rd graders, 73.7% of 4th graders, and 96.4% of 5th graders proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.8% in 2020-2021 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, which may require additional attention.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Kluckhohn Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School, and Hinton Elementary School, Akron Westfield Elementary School outperforms them on most academic measures. The school's spending per student of $11,662 in 2018-2019 is also comparable to the nearby schools, and its small class sizes may contribute to its strong academic performance.

258

Students ?

10.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,662

Per pupil spending ?

35.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001

(712) 568-3322

District: Akron Westfield Community School District

Students who attend Akron Westfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Akron Westfield Middle School
High:	Akron Westfield Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.2%

Hispanic:

10.1%

Two or more races:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 97th percentile in 2023 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (87% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Iowa elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 97th-percentile peak (2023) to 89th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school87%

District avg87%

Iowa avg71%

61^st of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 11%▲ up 29 pts since 2015

From top 40% (2015) to top 11% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

80^th of 313Akron Westfield Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	81.2	61 of 576	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	84.3	41 of 557	92.6%	★★★★★
2023	89.0	16 of 565	97.2%	★★★★★
2022	86.6	32 of 574	94.4%	★★★★★
2021	81.1	75 of 567	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	85.8	45 of 603	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	76.4	100 of 567	82.4%	★★★★☆
2017	75.6	108 of 574	81.2%	★★★★☆
2016	64.6	242 of 599	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	64.1	245 of 616	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.0	193 of 603	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.8	166 of 624	73.4%	★★★★☆
2012	59.7	280 of 626	55.3%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science89%+25 vs state

Mathematics87%+14 vs state

English Language Arts86%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Akron Westfield Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)			ISASP Mathematics (2025)			ISASP Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Akron Westfield Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	850 Kerr Dr	Akron	51001	Plymouth County	Akron Westfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 568-3322	258	24	10.7	35.3%	225 (87.2%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	81.2	61^st of 576 public elementary schools	89.4%		84.3	41^st of 557 public elementary schools	92.6%	20	84.4	81.6	92.9	93.3	73.7	96.4	89.3	$11,662	$649	$11,013
Hawarden Elementary School	Public	2-5	800 13th St	Hawarden	51023	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 551-1454	193	20	9.6	63.7%	95 (49.2%)	3 (1.6%)	90 (46.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	62.9	236^th of 576 public elementary schools	59.0%		57.5	277^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.3%	41	86.0	77.1	72.9	86.0	87.5	67.8	63.2	$13,347	$1,065	$12,282
Ireton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-1	303 Oak St	Ireton	51027	Sioux County	West Sioux Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 278-2374	119	12	10.3	45.4%	73 (61.3%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (35.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)								(n/a)								$16,024	$1,616	$14,408
Hinton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	315 West Grand	Hinton	51024	Plymouth County	Hinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 947-4327	299	20	15.1	12.4%	283 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.0%)								(n/a)	89.1			89.1				$11,717	$269	$11,448
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	201 2nd Ave NW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-8121	301	21	14.2	50.2%	169 (56.1%)	10 (3.3%)	95 (31.6%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	4 (1.3%)	20 (6.6%)	45	371^st of 576 public elementary schools	35.6%		60.5	248^th of 557 public elementary schools	55.5%	123	64.1	80.9	72.3	74.4	74.5	57.4	55.3	$11,638	$467	$11,173
Kluckhohn Elementary School	Public	K-5	1338 Central Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-7064	407	28	14.4	32.9%	306 (75.2%)	22 (5.4%)	46 (11.3%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	20 (4.9%)	58.2	274^th of 576 public elementary schools	52.4%		59.8	257^th of 557 public elementary schools	53.9%	17	79.0	75.3	69.6	79.0	76.6	76.8	63.8	$11,621	$470	$11,152
Franklin Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 3rd Ave SE	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 546-4185	261	18	14.4	36.8%	178 (68.2%)	14 (5.4%)	32 (12.3%)	7 (2.7%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.8%)	18 (6.9%)	74.4	125^th of 576 public elementary schools	78.3%		69.1	172^nd of 557 public elementary schools	69.1%	47	86.0	88.0	71.7	93.0	78.0	84.8	69.6	$11,634	$416	$11,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Akron Westfield Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Akron Westfield Elementary School?

Students at Akron Westfield Elementary School are 87% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Akron Westfield Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Akron Westfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Akron Westfield Middle School
High : Akron Westfield Senior High School

How many students attend Akron Westfield Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 258 students attended Akron Westfield Elementary School.

Is Akron Westfield Elementary School a good school?

Akron Westfield Elementary School ranks 61^st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Akron Westfield Elementary School in?

Akron Westfield Community School District

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