Serving 17 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rural Elementary School #4 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 ≥50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 17 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rural Elementary School #4 serves the southeast part of Fairbank, IA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rural Elementary School #4's student population of 17 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
17 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Rural Elementary School #4 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 #4 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
#1124 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
Eligible for Free Lunch (91-92)
9%
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 #4's ranking?
Rural Elementary School #4 is ranked #1124 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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Rural Elementary School #4?
17 students attend Rural Elementary School #4.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Rural Elementary School #4 students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rural Elementary School #4?
Rural Elementary School #4 has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rural Elementary School #4 offer ?
Rural Elementary School #4 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Rural Elementary School #4 part of?
Rural Elementary School #4 is part of Wapsie Valley Comm School District.
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