Ainsworth Elementary School (Closed 2018)

835 Park Street
Ainsworth, IA 52201
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 68 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ainsworth Elementary 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 was 60-69% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
68 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(16-17)
60-69%
77%
(16-17)
40-49%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
Hispanic
10%
14%
White
85%
70%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
15%
0.27
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Ainsworth Elementary School?
68 students attend Ainsworth Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Ainsworth Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ainsworth Elementary School?
Ainsworth Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ainsworth Elementary School offer ?
Ainsworth Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ainsworth Elementary School part of?
Ainsworth Elementary School is part of Highland Community School District.

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