Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Irwin Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Irwin Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Irwin, IA, covering approximately 316 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 17.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Irwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Irwin Elementary School's student population of 221 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Irwin Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irwin Elementary School is 0.11, 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
#110 out of 1223 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
70%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irwin Elementary School's ranking?
Irwin Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Irwin Elementary School?
221 students attend Irwin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Irwin Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irwin Elementary School?
Irwin Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Irwin Elementary School offer ?
Irwin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Irwin Elementary School part of?
Irwin Elementary School is part of IKM-Manning Comm School District.
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