What grades does Ballard West Elementary serve?

Ballard West Elementary is a Primary school serving students in Slater, IA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Ballard West Elementary located?

Ballard West Elementary is located at Slater, IA in a rural area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ballard West Elementary?

Ballard West Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What schools are in Slater, IA?

Slater, IA is served by the local school district. Ballard West Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Ballard West Elementary — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|Slater, Iowa|Ballard Comm School District

Slater, IA 50244

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Oct

Fri

Teacher Work Day - No SchoolStaff DayDistrict-wide

Teacher work day; no school for students Review the school calendar for the work day date.

Nov

Wed

Thanksgiving Holiday - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Teacher Work Day - No SchoolStaff DayDistrict-wide

Teacher work day; no school for students Review the school calendar for the work day date.

Dec

Tue

Holiday Break - No SchoolBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Jan

Fri

Semester EndEventDistrict-wide

End of semester

Jan

Mon

MLK Jr. Day - No SchoolHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

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School Profile

Grades

PK–2

Enrollment

456

Student:Teacher

13.8:1

Locale

Rural

District

Ballard Comm School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

17.8%

Phone

(515)228-3890

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

36 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1

Near average in IA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

472

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

32.75

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,339

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,885

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$16,180

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 53%Local 43%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$257,608

+3.1% 1yr+27.7% 5yr

Ames, IA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

28.3%

Below 150% poverty line

5.4%

Unemployment rate

5.1%

Uninsured residents

3.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

219

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

203

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

45%

District rate, school may vary

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

451

Current enrollment

Stable(+1% 5yr)

Coming Up

Fri, Oct 30, 2026

Teacher Work Day - No School

Teacher work day; no school for students Review the school calendar for the work day date.

Staff Day

Wed, Nov 25, 2026

Thanksgiving Holiday - No School

Thanksgiving break; no school

Break

Mon, Dec 21, 2026

Teacher Work Day - No School

Teacher work day; no school for students Review the school calendar for the work day date.

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Ballard Comm School District. Ballard West Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	First Day of PreschoolDistrict-wide First day of preschool classes	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Labor Day holiday; no school Review the school calendar for complete holiday break dates.	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Teacher Professional Learning - No SchoolDistrict-wide Professional learning day for teachers; no school for students	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 30, 2026	Teacher Work Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Teacher work day; no school for students Review the school calendar for the work day date.	Staff Day	—
Wed, Nov 25, 2026	Thanksgiving Holiday - No SchoolDistrict-wide Thanksgiving break; no school	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Teacher Work Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Teacher work day; no school for students Review the school calendar for the work day date.	Staff Day	—
Tue, Dec 22, 2026	Holiday Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Winter/Holiday break; no school	Break	—
Fri, Jan 15, 2027	Semester EndDistrict-wide End of semester	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Martin Luther King Jr. Day; no school	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	President's Day - No SchoolDistrict-wide Presidents' Day; no school (used as built-in school cancellation make-up day)	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 12, 2027	Spring Break - No SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for complete spring break dates.	Break	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day of PreschoolDistrict-wide Last day of preschool classes Review the calendar for the final day and any end-of-year details.	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of School - 11:00 DismissalDistrict-wide Last day of school for students with an 11:00 AM early dismissal	Event	—