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Olin Consolidated School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 74 students in Olin Consolidated School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public School in Olin Consolidated School District have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
1,322 Schools
# Students
74 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Olin Consolidated 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 PS% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 327 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Graduation Rate
(11-12)≥50%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.48
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
93%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $50,622 is higher than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $43,730 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$9,049 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$9,021 MM
Revenue / Student
$50,622
$18,179
Spending / Student
$43,730
$18,122
Best Olin Consolidated School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Olin Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 Trilby St
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Olin, IA 52320
(319) 484-2170
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Olin Consolidated School District?
Olin Consolidated School District manages 1 public schools serving 74 students.
What is the rank of Olin Consolidated School District?
Olin Consolidated School District is ranked #164 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Olin Consolidated School District?
93% of Olin Consolidated School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Olin Consolidated School District?
Olin Consolidated School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Olin Consolidated School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $43,730 is higher than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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