Elijah Buell Elementary School serves 281 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
4%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Elijah Buell Elementary School?
281 students attend Elijah Buell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Elijah Buell Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elijah Buell Elementary School?
Elijah Buell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Elijah Buell Elementary School offer ?
Elijah Buell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Elijah Buell Elementary School part of?
Elijah Buell Elementary School is part of Clinton Community School District.
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