Serving 250 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 250 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
School Overview
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School's student population of 250 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
250 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School is 0.28, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#328 out of 1221 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
3%
7%
White
84%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School's ranking?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School?
250 students attend Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School offer ?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School part of?
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Elementary School is part of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District.
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