Akron Westfield Comm School District

850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Akron Westfield Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 576 students in Akron Westfield Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Akron Westfield Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
3 Schools
1,323 Schools
# Students
576 Students
497,928 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
35,028 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Akron Westfield Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#28 out of 327 school districts
(Top 10%)
83%
68%
82%
70%
65-69%
63%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.25
0.48
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
9%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
86%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,729 is higher than the state median of $16,592. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,620 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,729
$16,592
Spending / Student
$16,620
$16,163

Best Akron Westfield Comm School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Akron Westfield Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-3322
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Akron Westfield Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Akron Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
850 Kerr Drive
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Akron Westfield Comm School District?
Akron Westfield Comm School District manages 3 public schools serving 576 students.
What is the rank of Akron Westfield Comm School District?
Akron Westfield Comm School District is ranked #39 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Akron Westfield Comm School District?
86% of Akron Westfield Comm School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Akron Westfield Comm School District?
Akron Westfield Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Akron Westfield Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,620 is higher than the state median of $16,163. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 576 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 83% (Top 10%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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