Oskaloosa Elementary School
Oskaloosa Elementary School serves 972 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Oskaloosa Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 76%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 74%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Oskaloosa Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Oskaloosa Elementary School's student population of 972 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 972 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 73 teachers |
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School Comparison
Oskaloosa Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,232 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Oskaloosa Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #905 out of 1232 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 74% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 87% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Oskaloosa Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Oskaloosa Middle School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Oskaloosa Oskaloosa High School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 702 students10
1.2 miles
1816 N 3rd Extension
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-3407 1.2 9-12 702 - Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Middle School Math: 70% | Reading: 72%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 499 students10
1.2 miles
1704 N 3rd St
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8308 1.2 6-8 499 - Oskaloosa Webster Building Grades: PK | 101 students
1.8 miles
508 S 7th
Oskaloosa, IA 52577
(641) 673-8092 1.8 PK 101 - Eddyville Eddyville Elementary School Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 335 students10
10.2 miles
702 Vance Street
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4281 10.2 PK-6 335 - Eddyville Eddyville-blakesburg- Fremont Jr/sr High School Math: 77% | Reading: 74%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 451 students10
10.3 miles
1301 Berdan St
Eddyville, IA 52553
(641) 969-4288 10.3 7-12 451
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