Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School serves 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School's student population of 94 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School 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 Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1168 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
64%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
3%

Hispanic
7%
12%

Black
1%
7%

White
92%
73%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1168 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?
30-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School?
94 students attend Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School?
Ruthven-ayrshire Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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