Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center
Tel:
(563) 246-2221
- Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center serves 275 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
School Overview
- Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center's student population of 275 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 275 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #376 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 76% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 74% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 93% | 77% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.41 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calamus-Wheatland Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Calamus-wheatland Elementary Attendance Center is Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center (4.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center (9.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wheatland Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center Grades: 7-12 | 215 students
4.3 miles
110 E Park Rd
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292 4.3 7-12 215 - Lowden North Cedar Lowden Elementary Center Grades: PK-6 | 179 students
9.1 miles
703 Park Avenue
Lowden, IA 52255
(563) 941-5383 9.1 PK-6 179 - Donahue John Glenn Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 250 students
9.8 miles
308 N. Main St.
Donahue, IA 52746
(563) 282-9627 9.8 PK-6 250 - De Witt Ekstrand Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 465 students
11.2 miles
1140 15th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0750 11.2 PK-3 465 - De Witt Central Dewitt Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 319 students
11.5 miles
1010 4th Ave. E.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-4780 11.5 4-6 319
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Gangs, drugs, and guns may be more prevalent on public school campuses than parents think. Learn about the high percentage of public school students who are exposed to these dangers each day – and what parents can do to protect their kids.
President Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper initiative aims to improve academic opportunities for students of color, especially African-American boys.
Learn about how public schools across the country are mandating community service hours in order to graduate.
