South Elwood Kindergarten (Closed 2023)

212 Trilby St Po Box 320
Olin, IA 52320
South Elwood Kindergarten serves 122 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
97%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.06
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Elwood Kindergarten?
122 students attend South Elwood Kindergarten.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of South Elwood Kindergarten students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Elwood Kindergarten?
South Elwood Kindergarten has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does South Elwood Kindergarten offer ?
South Elwood Kindergarten offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is South Elwood Kindergarten part of?
South Elwood Kindergarten is part of Olin Consolidated School District.

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