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West Marshall Elementary School

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West Marshall Elementary School ranks 181 st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

181^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

West Marshall Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 431 students in grades PK-5 in State Center, Iowa, which is part of the West Marshall Community School District. This high-performing school consistently outpaces the state average in academic proficiency, with 81.8% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 90.9% proficient in math, compared to the state averages of 67.9% and 75.8% respectively.

While West Marshall Elementary has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 12.4% in 2021-2022 to 21.6% in 2023-2024, the school still stands out as a top performer in the region. Compared to nearby schools like Woodbury Elementary and Fisher Elementary, which are part of the lower-performing Marshalltown Community School District, West Marshall Elementary's proficiency rates are significantly higher.

Another interesting finding is that West Marshall Elementary is able to achieve these strong academic results with relatively lower per-student spending of $10,443 in 2018-2019, compared to nearby schools like Rogers Elementary ($15,422 per student) and Baxter Elementary ($16,144 per student). This suggests the school is effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning.

412

Students ?

14.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,443

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

207 3rd St SW
State Center, IA 50247

(641) 483-2671

District: West Marshall Community School District

Students who attend West Marshall Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	West Marshall Middle School
High:	West Marshall High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.6%

Hispanic:

6.3%

Two or more races:

2.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 73rd percentile in 2015 → 69th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (79% vs 71% meeting standards)

✓Above the Iowa median (69th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school79%

District avg79%

Iowa avg71%

181^st of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to top 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

56^th of 313West Marshall 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	69.1	181 of 576	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.6	177 of 557	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.0	293 of 565	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.4	206 of 574	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.9	192 of 567	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.9	366 of 603	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.1	195 of 567	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.8	137 of 574	76.1%	★★★★☆
2016	77.7	92 of 599	84.6%	★★★★☆
2015	71.2	168 of 616	72.7%	★★★★☆
2014	66.5	214 of 603	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	67.7	182 of 624	70.8%	★★★★☆
2012	75.9	92 of 626	85.3%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics81%+7 vs state

English Language Arts80%+9 vs state

Science70%+6 vs state

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Schools Near West Marshall 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
West Marshall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	207 3rd St SW	State Center	50247	Marshall County	West Marshall Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 483-2671	412	29	14.3	33.3%	369 (89.6%)	1 (0.2%)	26 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.7%)	69.1	181^st of 576 public elementary schools	68.6%		68.6	177^th of 557 public elementary schools	68.2%	4	81.8	80.3	77.8	90.9	74.2	77.8	70.4	$10,443	$372	$10,072
Collins-Maxwell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	416 Fourth Avenue	Collins	50055	Story County	Collins-Maxwell Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 385-2446	182	17	10.9	41.2%	169 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	80.1	74^th of 576 public elementary schools	87.2%		72.5	130^th of 557 public elementary schools	76.7%	56	46.2	89.7	97.0	69.2	86.2	90.9	90.9	$14,450	$518	$13,932
Franklin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1315 W Main St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1041	358	32	11.3	73.7%	153 (42.7%)	10 (2.8%)	153 (42.7%)	11 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	27 (7.5%)	34.1	443^rd of 576 public elementary schools	23.1%		55.6	295^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.0%	148	52.9	67.2		67.6	78.7			$13,802	$868	$12,933
Colo-Nesco Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	407 N Center	Zearing	50278	Story County	Colo-NESCO Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 487-7411	169	15	11.5	50.9%	144 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.7%)	36.2	424^th of 576 public elementary schools	26.4%		55.8	292^nd of 557 public elementary schools	47.6%	132	54.2	68.0		75.0	72.0			$14,066	$671	$13,396
Fisher Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2001 S 4th St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1030	368	29	12.8	69.0%	143 (38.9%)	15 (4.1%)	164 (44.6%)	31 (8.4%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.7%)	31.4	454^th of 576 public elementary schools	21.2%		37.4	399^th of 557 public elementary schools	28.4%	55	65.2	63.2		66.7	67.6			$13,132	$685	$12,447
Rogers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	406 Summit St	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1070	253	20	12.7	86.2%	41 (16.2%)	21 (8.3%)	151 (59.7%)	16 (6.3%)	4 (1.6%)	10 (4.0%)	10 (4.0%)	5.1	549^th of 576 public elementary schools	4.7%		17.8	480^th of 557 public elementary schools	13.8%	69	39.0	47.5		56.1	50.0			$15,422	$892	$14,530
Baxter Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	202 E State	Baxter	50028	Jasper County	Baxter Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 227-3102	209	11	19.3	30.1%	193 (92.3%)	2 (1.0%)	9 (4.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	71.6	154^th of 576 public elementary schools	73.3%		58.3	268^th of 557 public elementary schools	51.9%	114	81.5	86.8	72.4	88.9	89.5	72.4	65.5	$16,144	$695	$15,449
Anson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1016 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1020	286	26	11.1	83.9%	43 (15.0%)	14 (4.9%)	191 (66.8%)	22 (7.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (4.9%)	44.5	374^th of 576 public elementary schools	35.1%		26.1	454^th of 557 public elementary schools	18.5%	80	78.0	64.1		80.5	59.0			$14,488	$1,598	$12,890
J C Hoglan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	2306 S 3rd Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1060	337	26	13.0	76.0%	104 (30.9%)	20 (5.9%)	142 (42.1%)	47 (13.9%)	3 (0.9%)	8 (2.4%)	13 (3.9%)	44.6	373^rd of 576 public elementary schools	35.2%		42.1	381^st of 557 public elementary schools	31.6%	8	63.5	73.9		71.4	76.1			$14,859	$938	$13,921
Woodbury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	8 N 7th Ave	Marshalltown	50158	Marshall County	Marshalltown Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(641) 754-1080	387	26	15.0	82.2%	27 (7.0%)	2 (0.5%)	352 (91.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	24.3	479^th of 576 public elementary schools	16.8%		23.6	461^st of 557 public elementary schools	17.2%	18	56.9	73.8		51.7	60.7			$13,925	$932	$12,993

Frequently Asked Questions about West Marshall Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of West Marshall Elementary School?

Students at West Marshall Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is West Marshall Elementary School in?

West Marshall Community School District

How many students attend West Marshall Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 412 students attended West Marshall Elementary School.

Is West Marshall Elementary School a good school?

West Marshall Elementary School ranks 181^st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of West Marshall Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : West Marshall Middle School
High : West Marshall High School

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