Serving 270 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kirkwood 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kirkwood Elementary School serves the northwest part of Coralville, IA, within an attendance zone of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live about 0.6 miles from the school, with the furthest distance being 1.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kirkwood Elementary School's student population of 270 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
270 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kirkwood 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 Kirkwood Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#1181 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
50%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
23%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Kirkwood Elementary School's ranking?
Kirkwood Elementary School is ranked #1181 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Kirkwood Elementary School often compared to?
Kirkwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Norman Borlaug Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Kirkwood Elementary School?
270 students attend Kirkwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Kirkwood Elementary School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirkwood Elementary School?
Kirkwood Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kirkwood Elementary School offer ?
Kirkwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kirkwood Elementary School part of?
Kirkwood Elementary School is part of Iowa City Comm School District.
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