Southeast Elementary School
Southeast Elementary School serves 495 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Southeast Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 69%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Southeast Elementary School's student population of 495 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
495 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Southeast Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,227 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Southeast Elementary School is 0.52, which is more 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
#372 out of 1227 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
69%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
68%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%

Hispanic
14%
12%

Black
9%
7%

White
67%
74%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
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