Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Black Hawk 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 is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Black Hawk Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Burlington, IA school district, encompassing approximately 86.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 5.8 miles and the furthest edge located 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Hawk Elementary School's student population of 305 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
305 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Black Hawk 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 Black Hawk Elementary School is 0.59, which is more 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
#1018 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
20%
7%
White
60%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.8%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Hawk Elementary School's ranking?
Black Hawk Elementary School is ranked #1018 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Black Hawk Elementary School often compared to?
Black Hawk Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James Wilson Grimes School, Danville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Black Hawk Elementary School?
305 students attend Black Hawk Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Black Hawk Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Black Hawk Elementary School?
Black Hawk Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black Hawk Elementary School offer ?
Black Hawk Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Black Hawk Elementary School part of?
Black Hawk Elementary School is part of Burlington Comm School District.
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