Serving 224 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lynnville-sully Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 80-84% (which is higher 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 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lynnville-Sully Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Sully, IA, covering approximately 140.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 10.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lynnville-sully Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Lynnville-sully Elementary School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lynnville-sully Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lynnville-sully Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#144 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
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)
80-84%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-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
Sports
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lynnville-sully Elementary School's ranking?
Lynnville-sully Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Lynnville-sully Elementary School often compared to?
Lynnville-sully Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Center 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 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Lynnville-sully Elementary School?
224 students attend Lynnville-sully Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lynnville-sully Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lynnville-sully Elementary School?
Lynnville-sully Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lynnville-sully Elementary School offer ?
Lynnville-sully Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lynnville-sully Elementary School part of?
Lynnville-sully Elementary School is part of Lynnville-Sully Comm School District.
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