Serving 103 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Moulton 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 40-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Moulton Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 149.8 square miles in Moulton, IA. Families can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 15 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Moulton Elementary School's student population of 103 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
103 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Moulton 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 Moulton Elementary School is 0.02, 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
#1123 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
99%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Moulton Elementary School's ranking?
Moulton Elementary School is ranked #1123 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Moulton Elementary School?
103 students attend Moulton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Moulton Elementary School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Moulton Elementary School?
Moulton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Moulton Elementary School offer ?
Moulton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Moulton Elementary School part of?
Moulton Elementary School is part of Moulton-Udell Comm School District.
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