Kirkwood Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
Should I attend Kirkwood Elementary School or Central 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
Kirkwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 272 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Kirkwood 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 460 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central 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 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
272 students
460 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1195 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#928 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
60%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
34
Kindergarten Students
34
66
Grade 1 Students
37
66
Grade 2 Students
40
67
Grade 3 Students
33
48
Grade 4 Students
35
61
Grade 5 Students
29
52
Grade 6 Students
33
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
54%
31%
% White
28%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%