West Fork Elementary Sheffield ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students (19-20)
142 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-59%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)1%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)4%
11%
Black
(19-20)1%
6%
White
(19-20)93%
75%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend West Fork Elementary Sheffield?
142 students attend West Fork Elementary Sheffield.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of West Fork Elementary Sheffield students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does West Fork Elementary Sheffield offer ?
West Fork Elementary Sheffield offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is West Fork Elementary Sheffield part of?
West Fork Elementary Sheffield is part of West Fork Community School District.
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