West Lyon Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Inwood, Iowa 51240 · West Lyon Comm School District
#137 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#3066 of 50,301 nationally
About West Lyon Elementary School
West Lyon Elementary School is a public elementary located in Inwood, in the West Lyon Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–6. In 2025 it enrolled 561 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 137th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (93th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 561.
There are 3 schools in Inwood; West Lyon Elementary School ranks 2nd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)79%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for West Lyon Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Lyon Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Lyon Elementary School a good school?
West Lyon Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 83.7 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #137 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does West Lyon Elementary School rank in Iowa?
West Lyon Elementary School ranks #137 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #3066 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Lyon Elementary School?
West Lyon Elementary School had 561 students in 2025.
Is West Lyon Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Lyon Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–6. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Lyon Elementary School?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of West Lyon Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.