Serving 163 students in grades 3-4, Manning Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
163 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)80-84%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)85-89%
76%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
1%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
IKM-Manning Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Manning Elementary School?
163 students attend Manning Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Manning Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Manning Elementary School?
Manning Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Manning Elementary School offer ?
Manning Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Manning Elementary School part of?
Manning Elementary School is part of IKM-Manning Community School District.
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