Oskaloosa Elementary School
Tel:
(641)673-8092
- Oskaloosa Elementary School serves 1,033 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 23%.
Top Placements
Oskaloosa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Oskaloosa Elementary School's student population of 1,033 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 1,033 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Oskaloosa Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Oskaloosa Elementary School is 0.24, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1042 out of 1,252 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 87% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.24 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oskaloosa Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Oskaloosa Elementary School is Oskaloosa High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Oskaloosa Middle School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Oskaloosa Oskaloosa High School Grades: 9-12 | 675 students
1.2 miles
1816 N 3rd Extension
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641)673-3407 1.2 9-12 675 - Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 526 students
1.2 miles
1704 N 3rd St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641)673-8308 1.2 6-8 526 - Oskaloosa Webster Building Grades: PK | 131 students
1.8 miles
508 S 7th
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641)673-8092 1.8 PK 131 - Eddyville Eddyville Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 339 students
10.2 miles
702 Vance Street
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641)969-4281 10.2 PK-6 339 - Eddyville Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Jr/sr High School Grades: 7-12 | 438 students
10.3 miles
1301 Berdan St
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641)969-4288 10.3 7-12 438
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