Serving 219 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dysart-geneseo Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to 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: 219 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dysart-Geneseo Elementary School serves the southwest part of Dysart, IA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 152.4 square miles. Families within this area typically live 10-15 minutes away from the school, with the furthest edge being about 12.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School's student population of 219 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
219 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dysart-geneseo 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
#286 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dysart-geneseo Elementary School's ranking?
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School is ranked #286 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Dysart-geneseo Elementary School often compared to?
Dysart-geneseo Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Tama Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Dysart-geneseo Elementary School?
219 students attend Dysart-geneseo Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Dysart-geneseo Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dysart-geneseo Elementary School?
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dysart-geneseo Elementary School offer ?
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dysart-geneseo Elementary School part of?
Dysart-geneseo Elementary School is part of Union Comm School District.
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