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West Monona Elementary

Q: Is West Monona Elementary a good school?

West Monona Elementary ranks 381 st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

381^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 576 Iowa Elementary Schools

Better than 34% of Iowa elementary schools

Summary

West Monona Elementary is a public elementary school located in Onawa, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 342 students. The school is part of the West Monona Community School District, which is ranked 176 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Monona Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Iowa elementary schools, ranging from 273 to 486 out of 567-616 schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Iowa elementary schools. In comparison, the nearby Mapleton Elementary and Westwood Elementary have higher rankings and ratings, suggesting they may be performing better academically.

West Monona Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state average, with some exceptions in certain grade levels and subject areas. The school has also experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.2% to 26.1% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates observed at the nearby schools. Additionally, West Monona Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.82% to 46.78% over the past few years, indicating a higher socioeconomic need among the student population.

352

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,471

Per pupil spending ?

44.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

611 4th Street
Onawa, IA 51040

(712) 433-1393

District: West Monona Community School District

Students who attend West Monona Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	West Monona Middle School
High:	West Monona High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.4%

American Indian:

6.5%

Hispanic:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 52nd percentile in 2022 → 34th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 52nd-percentile peak (2022) to 34th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg68%

Iowa avg71%

381^st of 576

Iowa public elementary schools ?

Bottom 34%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 23% (2015) to bottom 34% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

176^th of 313West Monona 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	43.4	381 of 576	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.2	310 of 557	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	52.9	307 of 565	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.1	273 of 574	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	52.9	303 of 567	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.6	427 of 603	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.2	422 of 567	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	26.8	465 of 574	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	29.3	486 of 599	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	34.2	476 of 616	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%-3 vs state

Mathematics68%-6 vs state

Science67%~ 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 (2025)	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 Monona Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	611 4th Street	Onawa	51040	Monona County	West Monona Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 433-1393	352	26	13.5	44.3%	297 (84.4%)	2 (0.6%)	14 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.5%)	3 (0.9%)	13 (3.7%)	43.4	381^st of 576 public elementary schools	33.9%		53.2	310^th of 557 public elementary schools	44.3%	71	55.9	85.4	69.4		72.9	63.4	64.6		66.7	$13,471	$617	$12,854
Whiting Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	606 West St	Whiting	51063	Monona County	Whiting Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 455-2468	78	9	8.5	73.1%	46 (59.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (10.3%)	31.8	452^nd of 576 public elementary schools	21.5%					(n/a)	26.7	72.7			73.3	72.7				$11,347	$706	$10,641
Westwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	1000 Rebel Way	Sloan	51055	Woodbury County	Westwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 428-3200	322	30	10.8	42.5%	283 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	76.3	113^th of 576 public elementary schools	80.4%		66.9	185^th of 557 public elementary schools	66.8%	72	77.4	86.7	81.8	89.1	83.9	75.6	81.8	83.6	79.5	$12,135	$534	$11,601
Mapleton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	501 South 7th	Mapleton	51034	Monona County	Maple Valley-Anthon Oto Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 881-1319	182	15	12.3	54.9%	174 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	62.2	240^th of 576 public elementary schools	58.3%		69.8	162^nd of 557 public elementary schools	70.9%	78	72.7	81.8	77.3		81.8	66.7	77.3		77.3	$16,504	$818	$15,685

Frequently Asked Questions about West Monona Elementary

How many students attend West Monona Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 352 students attended West Monona Elementary.

What district is West Monona Elementary in?

West Monona Community School District

What is the racial makeup of West Monona Elementary?

Students at West Monona Elementary are 84% White, 7% American Indian, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Is West Monona Elementary a good school?

West Monona Elementary ranks 381^st of 576 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of West Monona Elementary attend?

Students who attend West Monona Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : West Monona Middle School
High : West Monona High School

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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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