Guthrie Center Elementary School
Tel:
(641)332-2720
- Guthrie Center Elementary School serves 294 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 23%.
School Overview
- Guthrie Center Elementary School's student population of 294 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 294 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Guthrie Center Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Guthrie Center Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #337 out of 1,252 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90-94% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 91% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Guthrie Center Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Guthrie Center Elementary School is Guthrie Center High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Coon Rapids-bayard 5-12 Attendance Center (16.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Panorama Elementary School (6.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Guthrie Center Guthrie Center High School Grades: 9-12 | 228 students
0.7 miles
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641)332-2236 0.7 9-12 228 - Panora Panorama Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 316 students
6.7 miles
401 Panther Drive
Panora, IA 50216
(641)755-2021 6.7 PK-5 316 - Panora Panorama High School Grades: 9-12 | 222 students
6.8 miles
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641)755-2317 6.8 9-12 222 - Adair Adair-casey Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 153 students
12.1 miles
3384 Indigo Ave.
Adair, IA 50002
(641)746-2242 12.1 PK-6 153 - Stuart Stuart Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 250 students
15.7 miles
320 N.e. 3rd St
Stuart, IA 50250
(515)523-1018 15.7 PK-5 250
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