Serving 193 students in grades 2-5, Hawarden Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-5
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hawarden Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 155.8 square miles around Hawarden, IA. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawarden Elementary School's student population of 193 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
193 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Working together to provide a quality education.
School Rankings
Hawarden Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawarden Elementary School is 0.54, which is more 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
#458 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Hispanic
47%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawarden Elementary School's ranking?
Hawarden Elementary School is ranked #458 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Hawarden Elementary School often compared to?
Hawarden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boyden-hull Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Hawarden Elementary School?
193 students attend Hawarden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hawarden Elementary School students are White, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Hawarden Elementary School?
Hawarden Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawarden Elementary School offer ?
Hawarden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hawarden Elementary School part of?
Hawarden Elementary School is part of West Sioux Comm School District.
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