Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Okoboji 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 80-84% (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 14% 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: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Okoboji Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Milford, IA, encompassing approximately 132.8 square miles. Families typically face a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 9.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Okoboji Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Okoboji Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Pioneering Pathways for Every Student
School Rankings
Okoboji 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 Okoboji Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#217 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
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 ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.2%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Okoboji Elementary School's ranking?
Okoboji Elementary School is ranked #217 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Okoboji Elementary School often compared to?
Okoboji Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spirit Lake Elementary School, Johnson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% 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 Okoboji Elementary School?
491 students attend Okoboji Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Okoboji Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Okoboji Elementary School?
Okoboji Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Okoboji Elementary School offer ?
Okoboji Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Okoboji Elementary School part of?
Okoboji Elementary School is part of Okoboji Comm School District.
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