Serving 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Amana Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Amana Elementary School serves the northwest part of Amana, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 41.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amana Elementary School's student population of 126 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
126 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
School Rankings
Amana Elementary 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 Amana Elementary School is 0.22, 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
#667 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2004–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
White
88%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amana Elementary School's ranking?
Amana Elementary School is ranked #667 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Amana Elementary School?
126 students attend Amana Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Amana Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Amana Elementary School?
Amana Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Amana Elementary School offer ?
Amana Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amana Elementary School part of?
Amana Elementary School is part of Clear Creek Amana Comm School District.
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