Oviatt Elementary School serves 588 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 588 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oviatt Elementary School's student population of 588 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oviatt Elementary School is 0.30, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
2%
7%
White
83%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Oviatt Elementary School?
588 students attend Oviatt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Oviatt Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oviatt Elementary School?
Oviatt Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Oviatt Elementary School offer ?
Oviatt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oviatt Elementary School part of?
Oviatt Elementary School is part of Norwalk Comm School District.
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