Akron Westfield Community School in Akron, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Akron Westfield Community School is a rural public school in Akron, Iowa that is part of Akron Westfield Community School District. It serves 576 students in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 30.3:1. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 12

576 Students

19 Teachers

850 Kerr Dr

Akron, IA 51001 View local requests

http://www.akron-westfield.com

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Akron Westfield Community School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Akron Westfield Community School Demographics

30%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Akron Westfield Community School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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