Serving 24 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rural Elementary School #2 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 68%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rural Elementary School #2's student population of 24 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
24 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Motto
Guaranteed Learning for Every Student.
School Rankings
Rural Elementary School #2 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 Rural Elementary School #2 is 0.00, 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
#950 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
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 #2's ranking?
Rural Elementary School #2 is ranked #950 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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% 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 #2?
24 students attend Rural Elementary School #2.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rural Elementary School #2 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rural Elementary School #2?
Rural Elementary School #2 has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rural Elementary School #2 offer ?
Rural Elementary School #2 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rural Elementary School #2 part of?
Rural Elementary School #2 is part of Wapsie Valley Comm School District.
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