New Market Elementary School (Closed 2009)

600 N. Lafayette
New Market, IA 51646
New Market Elementary School serves 33 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
33 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
13%
Black
6%
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
5%
School District Name
New Market Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend New Market Elementary School?
33 students attend New Market Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of New Market Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of New Market Elementary School?
New Market Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Market Elementary School offer ?
New Market Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is New Market Elementary School part of?
New Market Elementary School is part of New Market Community School District.

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