Serving 196 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School's student population of 196 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#941 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School's ranking?
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School is ranked #941 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School?
196 students attend Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School?
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School offer ?
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School part of?
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School is part of Exira-Elk Horn- Kimballton Comm Sch Dist School District.
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