Rural Elementary School #1

1099 Amish Blvd
Fairbank, IA 50629
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rural Elementary School #1 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rural Elementary School #1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Rural Elementary School #1's student population of 26 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rural Elementary School #1 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rural Elementary School #1 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#1073 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall school rank of Rural Elementary School #1, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
64%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rural Elementary School #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
<50%
68%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rural Elementary School #1 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Rural Elementary School #1 and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (91-92)
5%
18%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rural Elementary School #1's ranking?
Rural Elementary School #1 is ranked #1073 out of 1,221 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Rural Elementary School #1?
26 students attend Rural Elementary School #1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rural Elementary School #1 students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rural Elementary School #1?
Rural Elementary School #1 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rural Elementary School #1 offer ?
Rural Elementary School #1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Elementary School #1 part of?
Rural Elementary School #1 is part of Wapsie Valley Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 26 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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