Serving 383 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Roundy 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is lower 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 383 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Roundy Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district of Columbus Junction, IA, covering approximately 138.6 square miles. It typically takes 15-20 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 7.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 12.3 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Roundy Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
383 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Roundy 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 Roundy Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#905 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
53%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
29%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Roundy Elementary School's ranking?
Roundy Elementary School is ranked #905 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Roundy Elementary School?
383 students attend Roundy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Roundy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roundy Elementary School?
Roundy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Roundy Elementary School offer ?
Roundy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Roundy Elementary School part of?
Roundy Elementary School is part of Columbus Comm School District.
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