Serving 9 students in grades Prekindergarten, Lime Springs Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
9 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
10%
Black
(15-16)n/a
6%
White
(15-16)100%
78%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Lime Springs Elementary School?
9 students attend Lime Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Lime Springs Elementary School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lime Springs Elementary School?
Lime Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lime Springs Elementary School offer ?
Lime Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Lime Springs Elementary School part of?
Lime Springs Elementary School is part of Howard-Winneshiek Community School District.
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