Serving 216 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Iowa Connections Academy 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 216 students
- State Accredited: Yes
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: IOWA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY ELEMENTARY serves an attendance zone that covers the entire district in Anita, IA, encompassing approximately 279.6 square miles. Families typically face a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.6 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 21.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School's student population of 216 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
State Accredited Program
Yes
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
Yes
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
School Rankings
Iowa Connections Academy 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 Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School is 0.58, 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
#1018 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
63%
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School is ranked #1018 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School?
216 students attend Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School offer ?
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School part of?
Iowa Connections Academy Elementary School is part of CAM Comm School District.
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