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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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School Profile

Grades
PK–2
Enrollment
456
Student:Teacher
13.8:1
Locale
Rural
District
Ballard Comm School District
Econ. Disadvantaged
17.8%

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
1
Nurses
1
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)

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.

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