Serving 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mormon Trail 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 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mormon Trail Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Humeston, IA, covering approximately 204.5 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 14.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mormon Trail Elementary School's student population of 132 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
132 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mormon Trail Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mormon Trail Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#864 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mormon Trail Elementary School's ranking?
Mormon Trail Elementary School is ranked #864 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Mormon Trail Elementary School?
132 students attend Mormon Trail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mormon Trail Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mormon Trail Elementary School?
Mormon Trail Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mormon Trail Elementary School offer ?
Mormon Trail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mormon Trail Elementary School part of?
Mormon Trail Elementary School is part of Mormon Trail Comm School District.
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