Serving 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Louisa-muscatine Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Louisa-Muscatine Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 115.5 square miles around Letts, IA, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 15 minutes and an average distance of 6.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point within the zone is about 9.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Louisa-muscatine Elementary School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Louisa-muscatine Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Louisa-muscatine Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#528 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Louisa-muscatine Elementary School's ranking?
Louisa-muscatine Elementary School is ranked #528 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Louisa-muscatine Elementary School?
468 students attend Louisa-muscatine Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Louisa-muscatine Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Louisa-muscatine Elementary School?
Louisa-muscatine Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Louisa-muscatine Elementary School offer ?
Louisa-muscatine Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Louisa-muscatine Elementary School part of?
Louisa-muscatine Elementary School is part of Louisa-Muscatine Comm School District.
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