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Ballard West Elementary — School Profile & District Info
Primary|Slater, Iowa|Ballard Comm School District|Last audited: Not yet synced
Slater, IA 50244
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School Profile
Grades
PK–2
Enrollment
456
Student:Teacher
13.8:1
Locale
Rural
District
Ballard Comm School DistrictEcon. Disadvantaged
17.8%
Phone
(515)228-3890School Statistics
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.8:1
Near average in IADistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,339
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 53%Local 43%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$257,608
+3.1% YoY
Ames, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
451
Current enrollment
Stable(+1% 5yr)Coming Up
Thu, May 28, 2026
Last Day of Preschool
EventFri, May 29, 2026
Last Day of School - 11:00 Dismissal
EventFull School Calendar 2025-26
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Mon, Sep 1, 2025 | Labor Day - No School |
| Tue, Sep 2, 2025 | First Day of Preschool |
| Mon, Oct 13, 2025 | Teacher Professional Learning - No School |
| Fri, Oct 31, 2025 | Teacher Work Day- No School |
| Wed, Nov 26, 2025 | Thanksgiving Holiday - No School |
| Mon, Dec 22, 2025 | Holiday Break - No School |
| Fri, Jan 2, 2026 | Teacher Work Day - No School |
| Mon, Jan 19, 2026 | Teacher Professional Learning - No School |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | President's Day - No School |
| Fri, Mar 13, 2026 | Teacher Comp Day - No school |
| Mon, Mar 16, 2026 | Spring Break - No School |
| Thu, May 28, 2026 | Last Day of Preschool |
| Fri, May 29, 2026 | Last Day of School - 11:00 Dismissal |
Showing 13 events for the 2025-26 school year
Frequently Asked Questions about Ballard West Elementary
Enrollment at Ballard West Elementary stands at 456 students. The school is a Primary institution in the local district.