Serving 461 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Inman 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 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Inman Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Red Oak, IA, encompassing roughly 200 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Inman Elementary School's student population of 461 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
461 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Inman 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 Inman Elementary School is 0.23, 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
#1049 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
10%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
87%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inman Elementary School's ranking?
Inman Elementary School is ranked #1049 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?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Inman Elementary School?
461 students attend Inman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Inman Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Inman Elementary School?
Inman Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Inman Elementary School offer ?
Inman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Inman Elementary School part of?
Inman Elementary School is part of Red Oak Comm School District.
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