Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Mid-prairie East 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 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Attendance Zone: Kalona Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Kalona, IA, encompassing approximately 215.9 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 9.4 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 18.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mid-prairie East Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mid-prairie East 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)70-74%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
90%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Mid-prairie East Elementary School?
255 students attend Mid-prairie East Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mid-prairie East 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 Mid-prairie East Elementary School?
Mid-prairie East Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mid-prairie East Elementary School offer ?
Mid-prairie East Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mid-prairie East Elementary School part of?
Mid-prairie East Elementary School is part of Mid-Prairie Comm School District.
School Reviews
Review Mid-prairie East Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What Makes an Elementary School Feel Supportive?
Discover what makes one elementary school more supportive than another, from teacher relationships and family communication to classroom attention, belonging, student services, leadership, routines, and responsive academic support systems.
Second School Tour: Questions Parents Forget to Ask
A second school tour can reveal what families miss initially. Learn which questions to ask about teachers, support, schedules, safety, communication, programs, and everyday student life before enrolling.
Attendance Policies Are Changing: Parent Guide 2026
Attendance policies are changing across public schools. Learn what parents should examine about absences, tardiness, interventions, flexibility, communication, and student support before choosing a school for their child today.
