Serving 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School 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 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ruthven-Ayrshire Elementary School's attendance zone serves the entire school district in Ruthven, IA, covering approximately 100 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School's student population of 89 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
89 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School 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 Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School is 0.29, 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
#1069 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
14%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School's ranking?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School is ranked #1069 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?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School?
89 students attend Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School offer ?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School part of?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School is part of Ruthven-Ayrshire Comm School District.
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