Okoboji Elementary School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(712) 338-2458
Okoboji Elementary School serves 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Okoboji Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Okoboji Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2013) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
Okoboji Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Okoboji Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #501 out of 1232 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 93% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Okoboji Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Okoboji Elementary School is Okoboji High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Okoboji Middle School (3.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Milford Okoboji High School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 268 students10
0.5 miles
901 H. Ave.
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-2446 0.5 9-12 268 - Milford Okoboji Middle School Math: 81% | Reading: 81%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 316 students10
3.3 miles
10 Broadway
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 332-5641 3.3 5-8 316 - Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 519 students10
6.9 miles
2901 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-2822 6.9 PK-4 519 - Spirit Lake Spirit Lake High School Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 403 students10
6.9 miles
2701 Hill Ave
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-3707 6.9 9-12 403 - Spirit Lake Spirit Lake Middle School Math: 86% | Reading: 79%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 353 students10
6.9 miles
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370 6.9 5-8 353
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