Corse Elementary School
- Corse Elementary School serves 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Corse Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Corse Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 325 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Corse Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Corse Elementary School is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.25. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #883 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65-69% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 11% |
| Black | 12% | 6% |
| White | 73% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.25 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 65% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burlington Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Corse Elementary School is Burlington Community High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Edward Stone Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James Wilson Grimes School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Burlington Burlington Community High School Grades: 9-12 | 1126 students
0.7 miles
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319)753-2211 0.7 9-12 1126 - Burlington James Wilson Grimes School Grades: PK-5 | 409 students
0.9 miles
800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319)753-0420 0.9 PK-5 409 - Burlington North Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 363 students
1.2 miles
825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319)753-6363 1.2 PK-5 363 - Burlington Edward Stone Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 440 students
1.4 miles
3000 Mason Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319)752-4393 1.4 6-8 440 - Burlington Black Hawk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 453 students
1.8 miles
2804 S 14th St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319)753-5300 1.8 PK-5 453
School Reviews
| 5 My son is in Mrs.Meeks preschool class. He loves it. He is learning a great deal. He tells me that his teacher and staff love him. I am so great full that school is such a warm and happy place for him. - Posted by Parent - leviz |
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