Serving 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ahstw Primary 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 is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: A-H-S-T Elementary School serves the western part of Avoca, IA, covering an area of approximately 190.3 square miles. Most students typically live within a 15-20 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 13.2 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ahstw Primary School's student population of 280 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
280 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ahstw Primary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ahstw Primary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #994 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Ahstw Primary School often compared to?
Ahstw Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakland Elementary School, Tri-center Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ahstw Primary School?
280 students attend Ahstw Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ahstw Primary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ahstw Primary School?
Ahstw Primary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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