Serving 536 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Echo Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: ECHO HILL ELEMENTARY serves the northwest part of Marion, IA, covering an area of approximately 13.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Echo Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Echo Hill Elementary School's student population of 536 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
536 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Echo Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Echo Hill Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#15 out of 1223 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
12%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
White
79%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-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 Echo Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Echo Hill Elementary School is ranked #15 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Echo Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Echo Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowman Woods Elementary School, Indian Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Echo Hill Elementary School?
536 students attend Echo Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Echo Hill Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Echo Hill Elementary School?
Echo Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Echo Hill Elementary School offer ?
Echo Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Echo Hill Elementary School part of?
Echo Hill Elementary School is part of Linn-Mar Comm School District.
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