Akron–Westfield Community School District

Akron–Westfield Community School District is a rural public school district headquartered in Akron, Iowa.[2] It operates Akron–Westfield Elementary School and Akron–Westfield High School and Middle School in Akron.

Akron–Westfield Community School District
Location
Akron, Iowa

United States
Coordinates42.831983, -96.549195
District information
TypeLocal school district
GradesK–12
Established1981
SuperintendentRandy Collins
Schools3
Budget$7,209,000 (2015–16) [1]
NCES District ID1903220 [1]
Students and staff
Students639 (2018-19) [1]
Teachers45.75 FTE [1]
Staff44.33 FTE [1]
Student–teacher ratio13.97 [1]
Athletic conferenceWar Eagle Conference
Other information
Websitewww.akron-westfield.com

The district, entirely in Plymouth County, serves Akron, Westfield, and the surrounding rural areas.[3]

History

The district formed on July 1, 1981, as a merger of the Akron and Westfield school districts.[4]

Prior to December 2018, the district had proposed failed bond attempts two times. In 2018 the district proposed a $7 million bond, with the election scheduled for December 11 that year.[5]

Schools

The district operates three schools, all in a single facility in Akron:[1]

See also

References

  1. "Akron-Westfield Comm School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
  2. "Home". Akron–Westfield Community School District. Retrieved 2020-03-24. 850 KERR DR AKRON, IA 51001
  3. "Akron-Westfield" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-24.
  4. "REORGANIZATION & DISSOLUTION ACTIONS SINCE 1965-66" (PDF). Iowa Department of Education. Retrieved 2020-03-22.
  5. Wauran, Jetske (2018-12-07). "Akron-Westfield Community Schools hoping for $7 million bond issue to be approved". KMEG. Retrieved 2020-03-28. (KMEG is also known as Siouxland News CBS)

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