Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center serves 70 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥90% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
70 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥90%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
70%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
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?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center?
70 students attend Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center?
Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center offer ?
Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center part of?
Colo-nesco South Early Learning Center is part of Colo-Nesco Community School District.
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