Serving 161 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Delwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 161 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Delwood Elementary School's student population of 161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Delwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delwood Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#72 out of 1233 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
93%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delwood Elementary School's ranking?
Delwood Elementary School is ranked #72 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Delwood Elementary School?
161 students attend Delwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Delwood Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delwood Elementary School?
Delwood Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Delwood Elementary School offer ?
Delwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Delwood Elementary School part of?
Delwood Elementary School is part of Delwood Comm School District.
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