Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School (Closed 2013)

218 South 1st St
Ringsted, IA 50578
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School serves 143 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
143 students

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(11-12)
80-89%
76%
(11-12)
80-89%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

Showing 2004–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Hispanic
4%
14%

Showing 2003–2025. View full 38-year historical data

White
93%
70%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
7%
0.13

Showing 2004–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%

Showing 2004–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% IA state average).
How many students attend Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School?
143 students attend Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School?
Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School offer ?
Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School part of?
Armstrong-ringsted Elementary School is part of North Union Community School District.

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