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West Bend-Mallard Elementary School

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West Bend-Mallard Elementary School ranks 296 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

296^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 49% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

West Bend-Mallard Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 184 students in grades PK-4 in West Bend, Iowa, which is part of the West Bend-Mallard Community School District. This high-performing school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic performance is impressive, with a majority of students scoring proficient or better on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3 and 4. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA and Math proficiency rates were 73.3% and 76.7%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 67.9% and 75.8%. Similarly, the 4th grade ELA and Math proficiency rates were 73.9% and 73.9%, compared to the state averages of 76% and 74.3%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Pocahontas Area Elementary School and Gilmore City Elementary School, West Bend-Mallard's academic performance stands out.

However, the school is facing some challenges, including a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.7% in 2021-2022 to 21.6% in 2023-2024. Additionally, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch has increased from 26.92% in 2021-2022 to 42.39% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. The school and district should focus on addressing these areas to ensure continued success for all students.

173

Students ?

17.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,589

Per pupil spending ?

35.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 3rd Ave SW
West Bend, IA 50597

(515) 887-7821

District: West Bend-Mallard Community School District

Students who attend West Bend-Mallard Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Bend-Mallard Middle School
High:	West Bend-Mallard High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

1.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 56th percentile in 2015 → 49th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Iowa avg73%

296^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 49%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 44% (2015) to bottom 49% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

220^th of 313West Bend-Mallard 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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	54.4	296 of 576	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.6	274 of 557	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	83.5	49 of 565	91.3%	★★★★★
2022	93.4	3 of 574	99.5%	★★★★★
2021	97.3	1 of 567	99.8%	★★★★★
2019	93.1	6 of 603	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	77.2	93 of 567	83.6%	★★★★☆
2017	78.2	89 of 574	84.5%	★★★★☆
2016	72.1	146 of 599	75.6%	★★★★☆
2015	61.2	272 of 616	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	64.9	230 of 603	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.7	332 of 624	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	63.6	232 of 626	62.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics75%~ state avg

English Language Arts74%~ state avg

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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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 3rd Ave SW	West Bend	50597	Palo Alto County	West Bend-Mallard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 887-7821	173	10	17.6	35.8%	155 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.2%)	54.4	296^th of 576 public elementary schools	48.6%		57.6	274^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.8%	22	73.3	73.9			76.7	73.9				$14,589	$617	$13,971
Twin Rivers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	200 College Ave.	Bode	50519	Humboldt County	Twin Rivers Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 379-1309	45	7	6.4	57.8%	38 (84.4%)	1 (2.2%)	3 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)								(n/a)										$34,937	$1,729	$33,208
Bryant Elementary School	Public	1-2	121 E North	Algona	50511	Kossuth County	Algona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 295-7773	197	14	13.6	42.1%	166 (84.3%)	2 (1.0%)	27 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$14,042	$372	$13,670
Lucia Wallace Elementary School	Public	3-4	729 E Kennedy	Algona	50511	Kossuth County	Algona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 295-7296	226	16	14.4	39.4%	196 (86.7%)	1 (0.4%)	25 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	63	235^th of 576 public elementary schools	59.2%		61.1	239^th of 557 public elementary schools	57.1%	4	70.1	79.4			87.7	74.8				$12,938	$254	$12,684
Bertha Godfrey Elementary School	Public	PK-K	124 N Main	Algona	50511	Kossuth County	Algona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 295-3586	283	13	21.5	29.7%	239 (84.5%)	5 (1.8%)	31 (11.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)										$17,276	$280	$16,995
Gilmore City Elementary School	Public	K-5	402 SE E Ave	Gilmore City	50541	Humboldt County	Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 373-6124	59	7	8.4	59.3%	53 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (8.5%)								(n/a)	30.0				60.0					$26,655	$924	$25,731
West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	602 Call St	Emmetsburg	50536	Palo Alto County	Emmetsburg Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 852-4485	293	7	39.5	43.3%	261 (89.1%)	4 (1.4%)	19 (6.5%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	65.9	211^th of 576 public elementary schools	63.4%		66.1	190^th of 557 public elementary schools	65.9%	21	84.8	77.6			84.8	74.6				$12,570	$823	$11,748
North Union Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	308 310th Street	Fenton	50539	Kossuth County	North Union Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 889-2261	130	14	9.3	54.6%	121 (93.1%)	2 (1.5%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	84.2	41^st of 576 public elementary schools	92.9%					(n/a)	86.7	92.9	88.9		80.0	92.9	83.3		83.3	$15,571	$1,136	$14,435
Pocahontas Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	208 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 335-4642	265	18	14.9	50.2%	224 (84.5%)	2 (0.8%)	28 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	49	335^th of 576 public elementary schools	41.8%		57.5	276^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.4%	59	56.8	75.0	64.1	84.3	75.7	82.1	61.5	78.4	56.4	$16,192	$791	$15,400

Frequently Asked Questions about West Bend-Mallard Elementary School

What district is West Bend-Mallard Elementary School in?

West Bend-Mallard Community School District

What schools do graduates of West Bend-Mallard Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Bend-Mallard Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Bend-Mallard Middle School
High : West Bend-Mallard High School

How many students attend West Bend-Mallard Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 173 students attended West Bend-Mallard Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of West Bend-Mallard Elementary School?

Students at West Bend-Mallard Elementary School are 90% White, 9% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is West Bend-Mallard Elementary School a good school?

West Bend-Mallard Elementary School ranks 296^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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