Orange Elementary School

5805 Kimball Ave
Waterloo, IA 50701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Orange Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50% in IA
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Orange Elementary School's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
542 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Orange Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Orange Elementary School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#590 out of 1221 schools
(Top 50%)
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69%
64%
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67%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
12%
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Black
10%
7%
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White
70%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
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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 Orange Elementary School's ranking?
Orange Elementary School is ranked #590 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Orange Elementary School?
542 students attend Orange Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Orange Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Orange Elementary School?
Orange Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Orange Elementary School offer ?
Orange Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Orange Elementary School part of?
Orange Elementary School is part of Waterloo Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 542 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • : 67% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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