Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Alburnett Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than 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 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alburnett Elementary School's student population of 311 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alburnett Elementary 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 Alburnett Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#371 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
1%
7%
White
98%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alburnett Elementary School's ranking?
Alburnett Elementary School is ranked #371 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Alburnett Elementary School often compared to?
Alburnett Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shellsburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Alburnett Elementary School?
311 students attend Alburnett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Alburnett Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alburnett Elementary School?
Alburnett Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alburnett Elementary School offer ?
Alburnett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alburnett Elementary School part of?
Alburnett Elementary School is part of Alburnett Comm School District.
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