West Union Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Union, Iowa 52175 · North Fayette Valley Comm School District
#167 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#3719 of 50,301 nationally
About West Union Elementary School
West Union Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Union, in the North Fayette Valley Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–3. In 2025 it enrolled 228 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 167th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (68th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 228.
There are 2 schools in West Union; West Union Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Reading proficiency (30%)74.5%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)36%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.7
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 Union Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 74.5%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Union Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North Fayette Valley High School
West Union · Public high · Grades 9–12
323 students · 434 m away
Valley Elementary School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
169 students · 12 km away
North Fayette Valley Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 5–8
312 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Sioux Central Elementary School
Sioux Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
229 students
AGWSR Elementary School
Ackley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students
North Iowa Elementary Buffalo Center
Buffalo Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Feelhaver Elementary School
Fort Dodge · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
227 students
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School
Glidden · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
227 students
Griswold Elementary
Griswold · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Frequently asked questions
Is West Union Elementary School a good school?
West Union Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 82.4 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #167 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 Union Elementary School rank in Iowa?
West Union Elementary School ranks #167 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #3719 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Union Elementary School?
West Union Elementary School had 228 students in 2025.
Is West Union Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
West Union Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Union Elementary School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of West Union Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.