Serving 282 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ahstw Primary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ahstw Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Ahstw Primary School's student population of 282 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
282 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ahstw Primary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ahstw Primary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#429 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 is Ahstw Primary School's ranking?
Ahstw Primary School is ranked #429 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Ahstw Primary School often compared to?
Ahstw Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riverside Elementary School, Tri-center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Ahstw Primary School?
282 students attend Ahstw Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Ahstw Primary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Ahstw Primary School?
Ahstw Primary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ahstw Primary School offer ?
Ahstw Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ahstw Primary School part of?
Ahstw Primary School is part of AHSTW Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Seniors Last Day
May 15, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School (2PM Dismissal)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
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