Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Chantry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-89%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)70-79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
5%
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
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Chantry Elementary School?
103 students attend Chantry Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Chantry Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chantry Elementary School?
Chantry Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Chantry Elementary School offer ?
Chantry Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Chantry Elementary School part of?
Chantry Elementary School is part of East Mills Community School District.
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