Durant Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should I attend Durant Elementary School or Washington Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Durant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Durant Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
342 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#268 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#48 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
85-89%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
80-84%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
29
59
Kindergarten Students
50
109
Grade 1 Students
32
89
Grade 2 Students
41
100
Grade 3 Students
46
103
Grade 4 Students
45
81
Grade 5 Students
42
-
Grade 6 Students
57
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.20
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
14%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%