Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center

80 S 2nd St
Calamus, IA 52729
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center serves 242 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center's student population of 242 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (IA)
Overall Testing Rank
#610 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
64%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
94%
74%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.12
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center's ranking?
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is ranked #610 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center?
242 students attend Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center?
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center offer ?
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center part of?
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is part of Calamus-Wheatland Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 242 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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