Serving 534 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- 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 534 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
534 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Echo Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Echo Hill Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
79%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
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 #27 out of 1,233 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?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
534 students attend Echo Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Echo Hill Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
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
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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