Rural Elementary School #4 serves 24 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Rural Elementary School #4 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rural Elementary School #4 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Rural Elementary School #4's student population of 24 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
24 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rural Elementary School #4 is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rural Elementary School #4 is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#843 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
n/a
7%
White
100%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #843 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?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Rural Elementary School #4?
24 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 24:1, which is higher 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rural Elementary School #4 part of?
Rural Elementary School #4 is part of Wapsie Valley Community School District.
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