Serving 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
143 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School?
143 students attend Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School?
Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School offer ?
Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School part of?
Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School is part of North Union Community School District.
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