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West Lyon Elementary School

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West Lyon Elementary School ranks 87 th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

87^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

West Lyon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Inwood, Iowa, serving 554 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the West Lyon Community School District, which is ranked 58 out of 313 school districts in Iowa and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

West Lyon Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 79.2% to 91.4%, compared to the state average of 67.9% to 72.8%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates range from 77.2% to 91.4%, surpassing the state average of 71.5% to 75.8%. Additionally, the school has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.8%, compared to the state average of 21.6%. The school serves a less economically disadvantaged student population, with 27.44% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, lower than the nearby Rock Valley Elementary School at 45.85%.

While West Lyon Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, it has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio of 16.7 compared to the nearby Central Lyon Elementary School at 13.0, suggesting potential opportunities for more individualized attention and support for students. Overall, West Lyon Elementary School is a high-performing school that consistently delivers strong academic results, maintains a stable enrollment, and serves a relatively more affluent student population compared to nearby schools in the region.

561

Students ?

14.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,339

Per pupil spending ?

26.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1787 182nd Street
Inwood, IA 51240-7702

(712) 753-4917

District: West Lyon Community School District

Students who attend West Lyon Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Lyon Junior High School
High:	West Lyon High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

Hispanic:

9.3%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (84% vs 72% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Iowa elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school84%

District avg84%

Iowa avg72%

87^th of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

58^th of 313West Lyon 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	78.7	87 of 576	84.9%	★★★★☆
2024	83.2	49 of 557	91.2%	★★★★★
2023	85.4	36 of 565	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	84.4	48 of 574	91.6%	★★★★★
2021	87.5	35 of 567	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	73.2	148 of 603	75.5%	★★★★☆
2018	70.8	155 of 567	72.7%	★★★★☆
2017	77.3	98 of 574	82.9%	★★★★☆
2016	71.0	163 of 599	72.8%	★★★★☆
2015	77.0	97 of 616	84.3%	★★★★☆
2014	75.8	98 of 603	83.7%	★★★★☆
2013	69.2	159 of 624	74.5%	★★★★☆
2012	72.2	123 of 626	80.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts87%+15 vs state

Science82%+18 vs state

Mathematics81%+8 vs state

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Schools Near West Lyon 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 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 Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1787 182nd Street	Inwood	51240	Lyon County	West Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 753-4917	561	38	14.8	26.2%	488 (87.0%)	8 (1.4%)	52 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.1%)	78.7	87^th of 576 public elementary schools	84.9%		83.2	49^th of 557 public elementary schools	91.2%	38	79.2	88.5	88.6	91.4	79.2	80.3	77.2	91.4	82.3	$12,339	$327	$12,012
Central Lyon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1105 S Story	Rock Rapids	51246	Lyon County	Central Lyon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 472-2664	431	32	13.2	29.9%	391 (90.7%)	3 (0.7%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	10 (2.3%)	7 (1.6%)	77.4	100^th of 576 public elementary schools	82.6%		80.1	72^nd of 557 public elementary schools	87.1%	28	85.4	90.9	88.6	89.7	79.2	85.5	75.0	84.6	70.5	$11,371	$409	$10,962
Rock Valley Pre-School	Public	PK-K	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(712) 476-2701	77	1	77.0	32.5%	39 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.6%)								(n/a)
Rock Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1712 20th Avenue	Rock Valley	51247	Sioux County	Rock Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 476-2701	370	34	10.8	68.6%	203 (54.9%)	0 (0.0%)	163 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	68.2	190^th of 576 public elementary schools	67.0%		70.7	154^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.4%	36	75.4	87.7	83.3		65.6	86.2	81.8		69.1	$13,323	$655	$12,668

Frequently Asked Questions about West Lyon Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of West Lyon Elementary School?

Students at West Lyon Elementary School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend West Lyon Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 561 students attended West Lyon Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of West Lyon Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : West Lyon Junior High School
High : West Lyon High School

What district is West Lyon Elementary School in?

West Lyon Community School District

Is West Lyon Elementary School a good school?

West Lyon Elementary School ranks 87^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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