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Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 390 students in Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
390 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#214 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.8%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
94%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,728 is higher than the state median of $16,596. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,195 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,728
$16,596
Spending / Student
$16,195
$16,167
Best Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Exiraelk Horn-kimballton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4114 Madison St
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Elk Horn, IA 51531
(712) 764-4616
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Exira-elk Horn-kimballton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 East School St
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Exira, IA 50076
(712) 268-5318
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District?
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 390 students.
What is the rank of Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District?
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District is ranked #230 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District?
94% of Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District?
Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,195 is higher than the state median of $16,167. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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