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West Burlington Elementary School

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West Burlington Elementary School ranks 355 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

355^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 38% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

West Burlington Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 437 students in grades PK-5 in West Burlington, Iowa, which is part of the West Burlington Ind School District. The school consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests, with 74.2% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 80.3% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 67.9% and 75.8%, respectively.

However, West Burlington Elementary School has faced some challenges, including higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 12.0% to 25.2% in recent years. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, between 37.06% and 45.31%. Compared to nearby schools, West Burlington Elementary has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio, but generally outperforms its neighbors on test scores, particularly in mathematics.

The school's performance has been inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking and West Burlington Ind School District rating fluctuating significantly. The district itself is ranked 167 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating, indicating its overall performance is below average compared to other districts in the state. Despite these challenges, West Burlington Elementary School remains a strong academic performer, with the potential to improve in areas like chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors that may be impacting student success.

479

Students ?

16.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,218

Per pupil spending ?

40.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

545 Ramsey St
West Burlington, IA 52655

(319) 752-8747

District: West Burlington Ind School District

Students who attend West Burlington Elementary School usually attend:

High:

West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.8%

Two or more races:

13.2%

African American:

6.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 57th percentile in 2015 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 19 percentile points since 2015

!Science scores 11 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Iowa avg72%

355^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 43% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

167^th of 313West Burlington Ind 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	46.8	355 of 576	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.3	368 of 557	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	70.8	159 of 565	71.9%	★★★★☆
2022	56.2	279 of 574	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	75.6	115 of 567	79.7%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	139 of 603	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	83.2	45 of 567	92.1%	★★★★★
2017	80.6	58 of 574	89.9%	★★★★★
2016	73.5	135 of 599	77.5%	★★★★☆
2015	62.4	264 of 616	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.7	199 of 603	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.0	178 of 624	71.5%	★★★★☆
2012	44.5	424 of 626	32.3%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics74%~ state avg

English Language Arts71%~ state avg

Science53%-11 vs state

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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 Burlington Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	545 Ramsey St	West Burlington	52655	Des Moines County	West Burlington Ind School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 752-8747	479	29	16.7	40.1%	339 (70.8%)	31 (6.5%)	31 (6.5%)	15 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (13.2%)	46.8	355^th of 576 public elementary schools	38.4%		44.3	368^th of 557 public elementary schools	33.9%	13	74.2	81.7	63.6	61.9	80.3	76.1	75.8	63.5	53.0	$14,218	$441	$13,777
Sunnyside Elementary School	Public	K-4	2040 Sunnyside Ave.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5244	298	28	10.6	56.0%	186 (62.4%)	45 (15.1%)	21 (7.0%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.4%)	47.6	347^th of 576 public elementary schools	39.8%		62.5	225^th of 557 public elementary schools	59.6%	122	59.3	72.7			74.6	81.8				$14,081	$1,580	$12,500
North Hill Elementary School	Public	K-4	825 N. 9th St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-6363	268	22	12.3	60.8%	131 (48.9%)	66 (24.6%)	25 (9.3%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	43 (16.0%)	31.5	453^rd of 576 public elementary schools	21.4%		33.8	421^st of 557 public elementary schools	24.4%	32	62.3	70.5			67.9	61.4				$16,012	$2,124	$13,888
James Wilson Grimes School	Public	K-4	800 South St.	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-0420	212	19	11.4	60.4%	120 (56.6%)	44 (20.8%)	19 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (13.7%)	7.5	539^th of 576 public elementary schools	6.4%		4.9	537^th of 557 public elementary schools	3.6%	2	40.0	58.3			60.0	37.5				$15,144	$1,780	$13,365
Black Hawk Elementary School	Public	K-4	2804 S 14th St	Burlington	52601	Des Moines County	Burlington Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 753-5300	305	27	11.3	53.8%	183 (60.0%)	59 (19.3%)	24 (7.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	36 (11.8%)	16.6	500^th of 576 public elementary schools	13.2%		33.6	422^nd of 557 public elementary schools	24.2%	78	49.1	63.9			53.6	63.9				$13,181	$1,602	$11,579
Danville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	419 South Main Street	Danville	52623	Des Moines County	Danville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 392-4221	362	26	13.7	30.9%	348 (96.1%)	2 (0.6%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	83.2	45^th of 576 public elementary schools	92.2%		72.1	140^th of 557 public elementary schools	74.9%	95	89.8	85.4	89.8	88.5	89.8	83.3	86.4	90.4	72.9	$10,174	$277	$9,896
Mediapolis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	725 N. Northfield	Mediapolis	52637	Des Moines County	Mediapolis Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 394-3101	432	29	14.7	36.8%	391 (90.5%)	3 (0.7%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.2%)	72.2	146^th of 576 public elementary schools	74.7%		68.7	176^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.4%	30	73.5	88.7	80.3		86.7	83.1	81.7		64.8	$10,838	$206	$10,632
Clark Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 S Walnut St	New London	52645	Henry County	New London Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 367-0507	314	26	12.1	35.4%	272 (86.6%)	12 (3.8%)	18 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	38.2	414^th of 576 public elementary schools	28.1%		49.4	335^th of 557 public elementary schools	39.9%	79	69.4	80.7	52.8		77.6	66.7	60.4		50.9	$12,091	$638	$11,453
Fort Madison Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	502 48th Street	Fort Madison	52627	Lee County	Fort Madison Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(319) 372-7252	932	70	13.2	62.1%	719 (77.1%)	25 (2.7%)	96 (10.3%)	6 (0.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.9%)								(n/a)
Morning Sun Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	311 Division Street	Morning Sun	52640	Louisa County	Morning Sun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 868-7701	119	11	11.1	38.7%	117 (98.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	69.7	175^th of 576 public elementary schools	69.6%		66.6	186^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.6%	11	53.8	95.0	76.9	92.3	69.2	85.0	69.2	92.3	84.6	$15,442	$926	$14,515

Frequently Asked Questions about West Burlington Elementary School

What district is West Burlington Elementary School in?

West Burlington Ind School District

What schools do graduates of West Burlington Elementary School attend?

Students who attend West Burlington Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : West Burlington Arnold Junior/Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of West Burlington Elementary School?

Students at West Burlington Elementary School are 71% White, 13% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

How many students attend West Burlington Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 479 students attended West Burlington Elementary School.

Is West Burlington Elementary School a good school?

West Burlington Elementary School ranks 355^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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