Serving 102 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Marnie Simons Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marnie Simons Elementary School serves the entire district of Hamburg, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 99.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marnie Simons Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Marnie Simons Elementary School's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
102 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Marnie Simons 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 Marnie Simons 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
#524 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
84%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marnie Simons Elementary School's ranking?
Marnie Simons Elementary School is ranked #524 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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Marnie Simons Elementary School?
102 students attend Marnie Simons Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Marnie Simons Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marnie Simons Elementary School?
Marnie Simons Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Marnie Simons Elementary School offer ?
Marnie Simons Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Marnie Simons Elementary School part of?
Marnie Simons Elementary School is part of Hamburg Comm School District.
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