Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bcig Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)85-89%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
94%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% IA state average).
How many students attend Bcig Elementary School?
336 students attend Bcig Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bcig Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bcig Elementary School?
Bcig Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bcig Elementary School offer ?
Bcig Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bcig Elementary School part of?
Bcig Elementary School is part of Battle Creek-Ida Grove Community School District.
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