East Elementary School
Independence, IA
Grades K to 2 · 265 students
Public school
West Elementary School
Independence, Iowa · Grades 3 to 6 · Independence Comm School District
Public school
About West Elementary School
West Elementary School is a public school in Independence, Iowa, serving grades 3 through 6. It reported 360 students in 2024-25. With about 31.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 11.3 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Buchanan County. Within 5 miles there are 4 other schools. Independence Comm School District runs 3 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.
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School facts
| Address | 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (319) 334-7430 |
| School district | Independence Comm School District |
| Grades | 3 to 6 |
| Students (2024-25) | 360 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 31.9 |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Town, distant, Buchanan County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 191458000869). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
East Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 2Independence · 0.1 miIndependence Junior Senior High SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 12Independence · 0.5 miSt Johns SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 8Independence · 1 miIndependence Christian AcademyPrivate, Pentecostal · Grades 5Independence · 1.6 miPerry #1 Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 8Independence · 6 miSt Athanasius SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Jesup, IA · 7.8 miJesup Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 4Jesup, IA · 8 miJesup High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Jesup, IA · 8 mi
The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.
Frequently asked questions
What grades does West Elementary School serve?
West Elementary School serves grades 3 through 6.
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School reported 360 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
About 11.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 360 students and 31.9 teachers in federal data.
Is West Elementary School a public or charter school?
West Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is West Elementary School in?
West Elementary School is part of Independence Comm School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ia/independence-comm-school-district/
Where is West Elementary School located?
West Elementary School is at 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644. The phone number is (319) 334-7430.
How many other schools are near West Elementary School?
There are 4 other schools within 5 miles of West Elementary School in our directory.
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Other public and charter schools in Independence
Independence Junior Senior High School
Independence, IA
Grades 7 to 12 · 712 students
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Perry #1 Elementary School
Independence, IA
Grades K to 8 · 29 students
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