Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rock Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is equal to 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 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rock Valley Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Rock Valley, IA, encompassing approximately 124.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school from various points in the zone takes about 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 9.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rock Valley Elementary School's student population of 370 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental virtual)
(Supplemental virtual)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rock Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rock Valley Elementary School is 0.51, which is more 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
#661 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Rock Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Rock Valley Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Rock Valley Elementary School?
370 students attend Rock Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Rock Valley Elementary School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rock Valley Elementary School?
Rock Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rock Valley Elementary School offer ?
Rock Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental virtual).
What school district is Rock Valley Elementary School part of?
Rock Valley Elementary School is part of Rock Valley Comm School District.
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