Serving 236 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center ranks in the top 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 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Calamus-Wheatland Elem Attendance Center's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Calamus, IA, encompassing approximately 123.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center's student population of 236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Warriors
School Rankings
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is 0.10, 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
#594 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
95%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #594 out of 1,223 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?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center?
236 students attend Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center?
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center has a student ration of 12:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center part of?
Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is part of Calamus-Wheatland Comm School District.
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