Serving 106 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Washington Township Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥90%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≥90%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Washington Township Elementary School?
106 students attend Washington Township Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Washington Township Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Township Elementary School?
Washington Township Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Washington Township Elementary School offer ?
Washington Township Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Washington Township Elementary School part of?
Washington Township Elementary School is part of Middle-Prairie Community School District.
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