Fredericksburg Elementary School serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Fredericksburg Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fredericksburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Fredericksburg Elementary School's student population of 138 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Fredericksburg Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Fredericksburg Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
12%

Black
1%
7%

White
91%
74%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fredericksburg Elementary School's ranking?
Fredericksburg Elementary School is ranked #797 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?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Fredericksburg Elementary School?
138 students attend Fredericksburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fredericksburg Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fredericksburg Elementary School?
Fredericksburg Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fredericksburg Elementary School offer ?
Fredericksburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Fredericksburg Elementary School part of?
Fredericksburg Elementary School is part of Sumner-Fredericksburg Community School District.
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