Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peosta Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Peosta Elementary School serves the eastern part of its school district in Peosta, IA, covering an area of approximately 30.2 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Peosta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Peosta Elementary School's student population of 425 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
425 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Peosta Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peosta Elementary School is 0.17, 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
#160 out of 1223 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
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)4.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Peosta Elementary School's ranking?
Peosta Elementary School is ranked #160 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Peosta Elementary School often compared to?
Peosta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cascade Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Peosta Elementary School?
425 students attend Peosta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Peosta Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peosta Elementary School?
Peosta Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Peosta Elementary School offer ?
Peosta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peosta Elementary School part of?
Peosta Elementary School is part of Western Dubuque Comm School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL (Spring Break) - All District Buildings Closed
March 26, 2027 (Friday)
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