Ireton Elementary School

303 Oak St
Ireton, IA 51027
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ireton Elementary School serves 131 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Ireton Elementary School's student population of 131 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
131 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ireton Elementary School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
3%
n/a
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
40%
12%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
56%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.53
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Ireton Elementary School?
131 students attend Ireton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ireton Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ireton Elementary School?
Ireton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ireton Elementary School offer ?
Ireton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ireton Elementary School part of?
Ireton Elementary School is part of West Sioux Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 131 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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