Nora Springs Elementary School serves 166 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-89% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% 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 Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)80-89%
76%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
92%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Nora Springs-Rock Falls Community School District
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?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Nora Springs Elementary School?
166 students attend Nora Springs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Nora Springs Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nora Springs Elementary School?
Nora Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nora Springs Elementary School offer ?
Nora Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Nora Springs Elementary School part of?
Nora Springs Elementary School is part of Nora Springs-Rock Falls Community School District.
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