Serving 206 students in grades 4-5, Schuler 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 71% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Schuler Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Atlantic, IA school district, covering an area of approximately 203.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schuler Elementary School's student population of 206 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
206 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Atlantic Community School District will prepare all learners to be creative, innovative and productive citizens by providing diverse opportunities to learn and apply relevant skills and knowledge in a positive, disciplined and challenging environment.
School Rankings
Schuler 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 Schuler Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#829 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
8%
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Schuler Elementary School's ranking?
Schuler Elementary School is ranked #829 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Schuler Elementary School?
206 students attend Schuler Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Schuler Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hawaiian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Schuler Elementary School?
Schuler Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Schuler Elementary School offer ?
Schuler Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Schuler Elementary School part of?
Schuler Elementary School is part of Atlantic Comm School District.
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