Agassiz Elementary School (Closed 2014)

Agassiz Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 72%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was equal to the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(12-13)
55-59%
77%
(12-13)
50-54%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
70%
70%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
30%
0.47
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% IA state average).
How many students attend Agassiz Elementary School?
257 students attend Agassiz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Agassiz Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Agassiz Elementary School?
Agassiz Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Agassiz Elementary School offer ?
Agassiz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Agassiz Elementary School part of?
Agassiz Elementary School is part of Ottumwa Community School District.

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