Gunn Elementary School (Closed 2012)

1735 North Broadway
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Gunn Elementary School serves 257 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
257 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(10-11)
85-89%
78%
(10-11)
85-89%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
70%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
9%
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Gunn Elementary School?
257 students attend Gunn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Gunn Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gunn Elementary School?
Gunn Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Gunn Elementary School offer ?
Gunn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gunn Elementary School part of?
Gunn Elementary School is part of Council Bluffs Community School District.

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