Serving 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Farragut 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 was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 1% 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 Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)60-79%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
99%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Farragut Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Farragut Elementary School?
69 students attend Farragut Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Farragut Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Farragut Elementary School?
Farragut Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Farragut Elementary School offer ?
Farragut Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Farragut Elementary School part of?
Farragut Elementary School is part of Farragut Community School District.
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