Serving 54 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Dows 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 <50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≥50% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
54 students
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)<50%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2006–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
37%
14%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
70%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
35%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Dows Community School District
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Dows Elementary School?
54 students attend Dows Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Dows Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dows Elementary School?
Dows Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dows Elementary School offer ?
Dows Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Dows Elementary School part of?
Dows Elementary School is part of Dows Community School District.
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