Serving 28 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rural Elementary School #2 ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than 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 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Elementary School #2 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Rural Elementary School #2's student population of 28 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
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
28 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Rural Elementary School #2 ranks within the top 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 #2 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#470 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≥50%
60%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
71%
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rural Elementary School #2's ranking?
Rural Elementary School #2 is ranked #470 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% 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 #2?
28 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 14:1, which is equal to 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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