Public School Review - Established 2003

Mount Ayr Elementary School vs. Lenox Elementary School

Should you attend Mount Ayr Elementary School or Lenox Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mount Ayr Elementary School
607 E Jefferson
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Lenox Elementary School
600 S. Locust St.
Lenox, IA 50851
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
n/a

Lenox Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mount Ayr 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 75-79% (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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Lenox Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
348 students
311 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mount Ayr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Lenox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mount Ayr Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Lenox Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mount Ayr Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Lenox Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mount Ayr Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Ayr Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Lenox Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lenox Community School District and the state of Iowa, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#336 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 30%)
#144 out of 1223 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mount Ayr Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Lenox Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Ayr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Mount Ayr Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lenox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lenox Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 30% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
80-84%
(Top 20% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Ayr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Mount Ayr Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lenox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lenox Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Bottom 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 50% in IA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mount Ayr Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Mount Ayr Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Lenox Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lenox Community School District and Iowa public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Mount Ayr Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Lenox Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
44
40
Kindergarten Students
46
47
Grade 1 Students
40
40
Grade 2 Students
50
42
Grade 3 Students
36
34
Grade 4 Students
44
32
Grade 5 Students
51
45
Grade 6 Students
37
31

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Lenox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lenox Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mount Ayr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Ayr Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Lenox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lenox Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mount Ayr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Ayr Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Lenox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lenox Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mount Ayr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Ayr Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Lenox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lenox Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% White
91%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mount Ayr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Ayr Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Lenox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lenox Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mount Ayr Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Ayr Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Lenox Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lenox Community School District and in Iowa, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mount Ayr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Ayr Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Lenox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lenox Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
48%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mount Ayr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Ayr Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Lenox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lenox Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mount Ayr Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Ayr Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Lenox Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lenox Community School District and Iowa, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE