Corse Elementary School
- Corse Elementary School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Corse Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 24%.
Top Placements
Corse Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Corse Elementary School's student population of 311 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 311 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Corse Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 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 diversity score of Corse Elementary School is 0.46, which is more 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 | #1112 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 76% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 11% |
| Black | 11% | 6% |
| White | 72% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 11% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 64% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Burlington Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 1,109 student
0.7 miles
421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211 0.7 9-12 1,109 - Burlington James Wilson Grimes School Grades: PK-5 | 368 students
0.9 miles
800 South St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-0420 0.9 PK-5 368 - Burlington North Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 312 students
1.2 miles
825 N. 9th St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-6363 1.2 PK-5 312 - Burlington Edward Stone Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 441 students
1.4 miles
3000 Mason Rd.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 752-4393 1.4 6-8 441 - Burlington Black Hawk Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 467 students
1.8 miles
2804 S 14th St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5300 1.8 PK-5 467
School Reviews
| 5 It was so fun and they still haven't found the hot dog I hid in the vents :) - Posted by Student/Alumni - Lil El Chapo |
| 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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