Serving 81 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Olin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Olin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Olin Elementary School's student population of 81 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
81 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Olin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olin Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1163 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
98%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olin Elementary School's ranking?
Olin Elementary School is ranked #1163 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Olin Elementary School?
81 students attend Olin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Olin Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olin Elementary School?
Olin Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Olin Elementary School offer ?
Olin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Olin Elementary School part of?
Olin Elementary School is part of Olin Consolidated School District.
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