Dunkerton High School is a small rural public high school in Dunkerton, Iowa. It is part of the Dunkerton Community School District which operates PreK-12 education within one facility in Dunkerton.
Serving 215 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dunkerton Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dunkerton Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Dunkerton school district, encompassing approximately 81.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge being 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dunkerton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dunkerton Elementary School's student population of 215 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
215 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1912
School Rankings
Dunkerton Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dunkerton Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#132 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raider
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dunkerton Elementary School's ranking?
Dunkerton Elementary School is ranked #132 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Dunkerton Elementary School?
215 students attend Dunkerton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dunkerton Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dunkerton Elementary School?
Dunkerton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dunkerton Elementary School offer ?
Dunkerton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dunkerton Elementary School part of?
Dunkerton Elementary School is part of Dunkerton Comm School District.
School Calendar
View the Dunkerton Elementary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
NO SCHOOL - THANKSGIVING BREAK
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - 11:00 DISMISSAL
May 24, 2027 (Monday)
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