Serving 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lambert Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 449 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lambert Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Manchester, IA school district, covering approximately 221.9 square miles. The average distance from the school to the outer edge of the zone is about 9.2 miles, with the furthest edge being 13.8 miles away, making for a typical drive time of 15-20 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lambert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lambert Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
449 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lambert Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lambert Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#360 out of 1223 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-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
43%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Lambert Elementary School's ranking?
Lambert Elementary School is ranked #360 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lambert Elementary School often compared to?
Lambert Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Delhi Elementary School, Shannon Elementary School, Edgewood-colesburg Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lambert Elementary School?
449 students attend Lambert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Lambert Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lambert Elementary School?
Lambert Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lambert Elementary School offer ?
Lambert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lambert Elementary School part of?
Lambert Elementary School is part of West Delaware County Comm School District.
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