West Lyon Elementary School

Elementary Supplemental Virtual Inwood, IA Grades PK–06 Rural: Distant N SchoolScore™ C (68.6)
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West Lyon Elementary School
Inwood, IA 51240
Elementary Supplemental Virtual Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ C (68.6)
561
Students
37.7
Teachers
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
(712)753-4917
Phone
http://www.wlwildcats.org
Website

West Lyon Elementary School is a public school administered by the West Lyon Comm School District district in Inwood, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 561 students enrolled; a 14.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
561.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 65% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.86:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
26.2%
State avg: 43.4%
▼ 40% better
School Details
School Name
West Lyon Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
193102001806
State School ID
IA-606983 000-606983 409
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1787 182nd Street
City
Inwood
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
51240
County
Lyon County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Distant
Cong. District
1904
State Leg. Upper
19002
State Leg. Lower
19004
Latitude
43.39201
Longitude
-96.43009
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
561
Total Students
👩‍🏫
37.7
Teachers FTE
📐
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
37.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)37.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 147 26.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
West Lyon Comm School District
LEAID
1931020
State LEA ID
IA-606983 000
Phone
(712)753-4917
Website
http://www.wlwildcats.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Inwood
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$14,942K
Federal Revenue
$1,007K
State Revenue
$7,268K
Local Revenue
$6,667K
Total Expenditure
$13,740K
Instruction Exp.
$7,641K
Support Services
$3,011K
Other Current Exp.
$594K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of West Lyon Elementary School

1
West Lyon High School
Inwood · High
0 mi
2
West Lyon Junior High School
Inwood · Middle
0 mi
3
Lawrence Elementary - 02
Canton · Elementary
9.6 mi
4
Canton High School - 01
Canton · High
10 mi
5
Canton Middle School - 04
Canton · Middle
10 mi
6
HILLS-BEAVER CREEK SECONDARY
HILLS · High
10.2 mi
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about West Lyon Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend West Lyon Elementary School?
561 students are enrolled at West Lyon Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does West Lyon Elementary School have?
West Lyon Elementary School has 37.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does West Lyon Elementary School serve?
West Lyon Elementary School serves grades PK through 06.
Is West Lyon Elementary School a charter school?
West Lyon Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is West Lyon Elementary School located in?
West Lyon Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does West Lyon Elementary School belong to?
West Lyon Elementary School is part of the West Lyon Comm School District school district.
How much does West Lyon Comm School District spend per student?
The West Lyon Comm School District district spends approximately $24,491,979 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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