Serving 59 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gilmore City 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 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 59 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gilmore City Elementary School serves the entire district of Gilmore City, IA, covering an area of approximately 93.6 square miles. The school's attendance zone is accessible within a typical 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edge located about 10.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gilmore City Elementary School's student population of 59 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
59 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gilmore City Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilmore City Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#994 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilmore City Elementary School's ranking?
Gilmore City Elementary School is ranked #994 out of 1,223 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?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Gilmore City Elementary School?
59 students attend Gilmore City Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Gilmore City Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gilmore City Elementary School?
Gilmore City Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gilmore City Elementary School offer ?
Gilmore City Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilmore City Elementary School part of?
Gilmore City Elementary School is part of Gilmore City-Bradgate Comm School District.
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