Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Laurens-marathon 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 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower 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 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Laurens-Marathon Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 147.1 square miles in Laurens, IA. Families can typically expect a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 11.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Laurens-marathon Elementary School's student population of 147 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Laurens-marathon 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 Laurens-marathon Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#854 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
7%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Laurens-marathon Elementary School's ranking?
Laurens-marathon Elementary School is ranked #854 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Laurens-marathon Elementary School?
147 students attend Laurens-marathon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Laurens-marathon Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Laurens-marathon Elementary School?
Laurens-marathon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Laurens-marathon Elementary School offer ?
Laurens-marathon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Laurens-marathon Elementary School part of?
Laurens-marathon Elementary School is part of Laurens-Marathon Comm School District.
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