Serving 198 students in grades 4-5, Norwoodville Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-64%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)65-69%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
88%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2012-2013 (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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Norwoodville Elementary School?
198 students attend Norwoodville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Norwoodville Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norwoodville Elementary School?
Norwoodville Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Norwoodville Elementary School offer ?
Norwoodville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Norwoodville Elementary School part of?
Norwoodville Elementary School is part of Saydel Community School District.
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