Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kittrell 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 62% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 576 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kittrell Elementary School serves a central area in Waterloo, IA, covering approximately 4.2 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kittrell Elementary School's student population of 576 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
576 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be a HERO
School Rankings
Kittrell 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 Kittrell Elementary School is 0.77, 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
#1002 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
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
27%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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 Kittrell Elementary School's ranking?
Kittrell Elementary School is ranked #1002 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Kittrell Elementary School often compared to?
Kittrell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kingsley Elementary School, Irving Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Kittrell Elementary School?
576 students attend Kittrell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Kittrell Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kittrell Elementary School?
Kittrell Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kittrell Elementary School offer ?
Kittrell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kittrell Elementary School part of?
Kittrell Elementary School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.
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