Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, New Albin Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: New Albin Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in New Albin, IA, encompassing approximately 160.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 21.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Albin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
New Albin Elementary School's student population of 147 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
147 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
New Albin Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Albin Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#200 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Albin Elementary School's ranking?
New Albin Elementary School is ranked #200 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are New Albin Elementary School often compared to?
New Albin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cora B Darling Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend New Albin Elementary School?
147 students attend New Albin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of New Albin Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Albin Elementary School?
New Albin Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Albin Elementary School offer ?
New Albin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is New Albin Elementary School part of?
New Albin Elementary School is part of Eastern Allamakee Comm School District.
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