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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).
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
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <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:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
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)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rural Elementary School #1 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#665 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch (91-92)
5%
18%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #665 out of 1,233 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% 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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