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 30% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
281 students
Showing 1999–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
14%
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Black
4%
7%
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White
92%
70%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
Showing 1999–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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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