Serving 107 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Readlyn Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than 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-6
- Enrollment: 107 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Readlyn Elementary School serves the northwest part of Readlyn, IA, covering an attendance area of approximately 62.2 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Readlyn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Readlyn Elementary School's student population of 107 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
107 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Readlyn Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Readlyn 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
#5 out of 1223 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
91%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)1.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Readlyn Elementary School's ranking?
Readlyn Elementary School is ranked #5 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Readlyn Elementary School?
107 students attend Readlyn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Readlyn Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Readlyn Elementary School?
Readlyn Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Readlyn Elementary School offer ?
Readlyn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Readlyn Elementary School part of?
Readlyn Elementary School is part of Wapsie Valley Comm School District.
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