Corse Elementary School (Closed 2020)

700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 295 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Corse Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 30% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(18-19)
35-39%
69%
(18-19)
50-54%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
13%
7%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.48
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Corse Elementary School?
295 students attend Corse Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Corse Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Corse Elementary School?
Corse Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Corse Elementary School offer ?
Corse Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Corse Elementary School part of?
Corse Elementary School is part of Burlington Community School District.

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