Serving 903 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oskaloosa 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 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Oskaloosa Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Oskaloosa, IA, covering an area of 183.1 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located approximately 14.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oskaloosa Elementary School's student population of 903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
903 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Oskaloosa Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oskaloosa Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#903 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-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 Oskaloosa Elementary School's ranking?
Oskaloosa Elementary School is ranked #903 out of 1,223 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?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Oskaloosa Elementary School?
903 students attend Oskaloosa Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Oskaloosa Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oskaloosa Elementary School?
Oskaloosa Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oskaloosa Elementary School offer ?
Oskaloosa Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oskaloosa Elementary School part of?
Oskaloosa Elementary School is part of Oskaloosa Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
No School- Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 15, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of School- 3 Hr early dismissal
May 27, 2027 (Thursday)
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